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Event:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Lee's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T3#
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the action but instead Lee gets a body lock and reverses into Ramirez's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control.
Lee trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramirez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Ramirez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well. #T4#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Ramirez instead regains half guard.
Lee wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Lee prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (7) Ramirez
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Lee keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Lee keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T9#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Lee controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T10#
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB2#
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (10) Ramirez
Lee is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez. #T12#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Well,Lee is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Ramirez is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez prevents Lee from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Jackson Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Burroughs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T1#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking to control.
Lee wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
#T2#
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Burroughs
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Lee is really struggling to control Burroughs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Burroughs pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is not content to let Lee control the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Lee trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burroughs, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#SUB#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burroughs escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Burroughs#T8#
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T9#
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (9) Burroughs
Lee is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Lee regains half guard.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (12) Burroughs#T11#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Burroughs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burroughs looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Burroughs trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Burroughs trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burroughs prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Lee trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Burroughs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is continuing to stall.
Yet more stalling tactics from Burroughs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 12 to 7.
Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Lee
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Lee
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Lee is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Lee
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Lee#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Magomedov wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (2) Lee
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Magomedov fails to advance to Lee's back.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (14) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov controlling from mount. #T11#
Magomedov looking to take Lee's back but Lee rolls and after a scramble, Lee ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lee to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (14) vs (4) Lee
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (16) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (4) Lee#T13#
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee stops Magomedov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (22) vs (4) Lee#T14#
Lee wants to escape the position.
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Lee wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Magomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjj Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.
Lee tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjj Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Lee
Steel is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steel pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Lee
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T2#
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Lee
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Lee
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T3#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (6) Lee
Lee wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Lee trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (6) Lee
Lee tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (8) Lee
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Steel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (6) vs (11) Lee
Steel is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T8#
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T9#
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Steel keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T10#
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (10) vs (11) Lee#SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Steel controls the position.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (13) Lee
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T12#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (13) Lee
Steel is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T13#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (15) vs (13) Lee
Steel controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is letting Steel control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Bjj Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.#TD#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Walters
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Walters 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.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T2#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Walters wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walters there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Walters
Walters regains half guard.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Walters trying to control but Lee postures up.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Walters trying to control but Lee postures up.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Walters
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Walters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters is not content to let Lee control the position.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Walters
Walters stops Lee from passing to mount.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Walters is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Walters prevents Lee from moving into mount.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Lee working away.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Walters is defending well.
Walters struggling a bit here.#T12##SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Walters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T13#
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (18) vs (2) Walters
Walters is trying to escape the mount.
Walters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (4) Walters
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Walters content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Merlin
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Merlin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (6) Merlin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (6) Merlin#T1#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Merlin pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Merlin 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. #SUB2#
Merlin working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T3#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (8) Merlin
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Merlin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Merlin defends it easily.
#T4#
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Merlin won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin advances to half guard.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Lee is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (11) Merlin#T5#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lee regains half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T6##SUB#
Merlin looking to improve position, pressing down on Lee's thigh with his hand. Lee seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Merlin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Merlin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lee picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Morrison Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Morrison Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee shoots in but Silverio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silverio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Lee scores with a takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Silverio
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Silverio controlling Lee's posture. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Silverio#T2#
Lee wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Silverio 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.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silverio looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
Lee not doing much here.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Lee trying to control the pace.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee postures up.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee passes into half guard.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Silverio is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Silverio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it. #T6#
Silverio moves into full guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#T7#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T8#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Silverio seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (12) vs (2) Silverio
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverio is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (2) Silverio
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Lee avoids the attempt from Silverio to control.
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee fails to move to back control.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Lee fails to advance to Silverio's back.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but Silverio doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (18) vs (2) Silverio
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (2) Silverio
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverio wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T13#
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Lee trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (4) Silverio
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee goes for a double leg but Cubbedge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cubbedge continues to drive forward.
Lee tries for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Lee has hold of one of Cubbedge 's legs. Cubbedge is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Cubbedge wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to control Lee's body but Lee pushes him off. Cubbedge squirms to his side and now Lee has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
#T2#
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Cubbedge is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee 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, Cubbedge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cubbedge tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lee looking to break Cubbedge 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cubbedge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee passes into side control, despite Cubbedge 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #T5#
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (13) vs (0) Cubbedge
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee wants to take Cubbedge 's back here but Cubbedge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Lee tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Lee is looking to take Cubbedge 's back but instead Cubbedge gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T7#
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Lee is stalling here. Cubbedge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cubbedge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (13) vs (4) Cubbedge
Lee manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (7) Cubbedge
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (13) vs (9) Cubbedge
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tries to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (13) vs (12) Cubbedge
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Lee trying to control the position but Cubbedge manages to sink in the hooks.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Cubbedge to control.
Lee tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee tries to break free.
#T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Cubbedge wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Lee turns into Cubbedge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (15) vs (12) Cubbedge
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Lee postures up.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge is controlling Lee's posture.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Cubbedge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (15) vs (16) Cubbedge
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 16 to 15.
Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Al Jhit tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is not content to let Lee control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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. Oh but Al Jhit is tightening it up a little... Lee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T1#
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Lee forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Magomedov#T4#
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (5) Magomedov
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Lee wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (8) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (11) Magomedov#T9#
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lee showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
#T10##SUB2#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Magomedov 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!
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T11#
Good control from Magomedov.
A lull in the action here.
Lee breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (11) Magomedov
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#T12##SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (11) Magomedov
Lee is trying to move to mount but Magomedov reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (13) Magomedov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (15) vs (13) Magomedov
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is controlling Lee's posture.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Magomedov controlling Lee's posture.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Lee wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyagi to the ground. Miyagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lee wants the takedown. Miyagi is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miyagi's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi seems keen to control Lee's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T1#
Miyagi seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is really struggling to control Miyagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Miyagi pulls Lee in to control the position.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control.
Miyagi pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyagi's guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyagi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#T14#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
Miyagi won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Merlin
Lee preventing the sweep.
Merlin controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Merlin#T1#
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Lee trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin prevents Lee from improving position.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Merlin keeps Lee under control for a moment.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin wants to control but Lee postures up.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Merlin is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Merlin is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee working away.
Merlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #T5#
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee gets full guard.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Merlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Merlin#T6#
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Merlin
Lee keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lee pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T7#
Merlin pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T8#
Merlin pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Merlin
Lee tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (7) Merlin
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is controlling Lee's posture.#SUB2#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Merlin is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T12#
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (9) Merlin
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Lee gets full guard.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (9) Merlin
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (11) Merlin
Lee keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14##SUB2#
Merlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Merlin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Merlin wins on points by 12 to 11.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Al Jhit enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Al Jhit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Lee won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee working away.#T3#
Lee taking a breather here.
Al Jhit wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (0) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it. #T4#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (10) Lee
Lee trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Lee looking to control but instead Al Jhit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is taking a breather. Al Jhit 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.#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (13) Lee
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it. #T8#
Lee fails to advance to Al Jhit's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Al Jhit is holding on tight.
My spies in The Proving Grounds inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) Lee#T10#
Al Jhit pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Al Jhit trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (15) Lee#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Jhit holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee advances to half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Lee wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T14#
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Steel
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Steel
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Steel wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel holds on to Lee around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2##SUB#
Lee is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lee extends the arm and Steel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cosades gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Lee
Cosades is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee working away.
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee takes a little break here. Cosades wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Cosades is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (6) vs (5) Lee
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cosades's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (7) Lee#T3#
Cosades is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cosades wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cosades there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (10) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cosades regains half guard.#T4#
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cosades's thigh. Cosades counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lee trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T7#
Cosades is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB#
Cosades throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (13) Lee#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
Lee working away.
Lee trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee working away.#T8#
Cosades tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Cosades reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (13) Lee
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #T9#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.#T10#
Cosades postures up.
#SUB2#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cosades has passed into half guard!
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cosades trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T12#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.
Cosades postures up.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (15) Lee
Lee trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away. #T13#
Lee is taking a breather. Cosades 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.
Lee trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cosades is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee is stalling here. Cosades is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (12) vs (15) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cosades's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 12.
Morrison Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Dyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Dyon pushes his legs off easily.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Lee#SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #T2#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lee looking for subs off his back but Dyon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Lee wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dyon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyon.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (4) Lee#T5#
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dyon 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.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon trying to control the position here.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (4) Lee
Dyon trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (6) Lee#T6#
Dyon pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Dyon has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (6) vs (9) Lee
Lee wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Dyon stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lee content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Dyon is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Dyon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lee trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dyon tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to take Dyon's back but he can't do it this time.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dyon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Dyon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dyon. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (6) vs (12) Lee
Dyon is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Dyon defends it well.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
Dyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Dyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyon.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11##SUB#
Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dyon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dyon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12##SUB#
Dyon working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dyon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (8) vs (12) Lee#T14#
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (11) vs (12) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee prevents Dyon from improving position.
Dyon works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (13) vs (12) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Juu Dyon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lee has picked Ortega up - he's going for a ride! Lee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Ortega trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ortega is defending well.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lee has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lee pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ortega is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Jhit to the ground. Lee is now in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Lee
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Lee
Al Jhit postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Lee
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Al Jhit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee wants to control but instead Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (7) Lee
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#T6##SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Al Jhit defends easily.
Lee wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (9) Lee
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (9) Lee#SUB#
Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Lee tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Al Jhit tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Jhit gets his hands free. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well. #T9#
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB#
Al Jhit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Al Jhit trying to control momentarily.
Lee turns into Al Jhit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (11) Lee#T10#
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T11#
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#T12#
Al Jhit pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 8.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Conforto moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Conforto has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Conforto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Conforto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Conforto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Conforto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conforto wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Lee moves into full guard.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Lee is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Conforto has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (9) vs (0) Lee
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto controlling his opponent.
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto controlling from mount. #T6#
Conforto continues to stall.
Conforto looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Conforto has a good base and remains in mount.
Conforto wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Conforto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Conforto's body position as best he can.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Lee tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Conforto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Conforto working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Conforto is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #T9#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto forces his way into half guard.#T10##SUB#
Conforto seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conforto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conforto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (9) vs (4) Lee
Lee looking to hold on to the position here but Conforto rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Conforto is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (9) vs (7) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lee avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee takes Conforto's back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (9) vs (10) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Conforto showing good submission defense here.
Conforto tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Conforto's body.
#SUB2#
Conforto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
#SUB2#
Lee 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, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lee has got his arm under Conforto's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Conforto has spun round into Lee's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (11) vs (10) Lee
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (11) vs (12) Lee#T14#
Lee trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 11.
Morrison Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ortega is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Ortega#T1#
Ortega tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Ortega is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortega has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Ortega#SUB#
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ortega wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Lee gets his hands free as Ortega looks to control. #SUB#
Ortega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lee.
Ortega is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ortega trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ortega is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Ortega is really stuck here.
Ortega is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Lee avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega 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.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face as Lee controls the position.
Ortega tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Ortega wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position but Ortega is working away. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ortega, who protects the arm well.
Ortega manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T6#
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Ortega is not content to let Lee control the position.#SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Lee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (14) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (16) vs (0) Ortega#T8#
Lee wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Lee takes Ortega's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (19) vs (0) Ortega
Lee is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (19) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ortega 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 (21) vs (2) Ortega
Lee trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee advances to half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard but Lee has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (24) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee is really struggling to control Ortega but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Ortega tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#SUB#
Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ortega is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ortega and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lee is staying tight to Ortega's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ortega's legs.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ortega's legs. #T13#
Ortega wants to control but Lee postures up.
Ortega is not content to let Lee control the position.
Ortega gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Lee is looking to advance position but Ortega won't allow it.
Lee is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ortega gets caught napping as Lee dives in and scores a takedown. Ortega manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ortega 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.
Lee passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortega is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is pressing down on Ortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortega is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Ortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Lee is posturing up here but Ortega has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Ortega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
A relieved looking Brian Ortega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Gardet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Gardet has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Gardet#SUB2#
Gardet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Gardet pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lee is posturing up here but Gardet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Gardet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
Our winner, Sacha Gardet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Ulatov pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Ulatov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ulatov manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Ulatov's guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee passes into half guard. #T1#
Ulatov manages to get to full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Ulatov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulatov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Ulatov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (2) Lee
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ulatov drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Ulatov off! Ulatov jumps back into Lee's guard.
Ulatov passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Lee gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov preventing the sweep.
Ulatov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (5) vs (2) Lee#T4#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ulatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee prevents Ulatov from moving into mount.
Ulatov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (7) vs (2) Lee
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Lee pushes down on Ulatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (7) vs (7) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Ulatov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ulatov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (7) vs (10) Lee
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Ulatov pushed the leg off. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ulatov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ulatov.#SUB2#
Lee looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ulatov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee is looking to control Ulatov but Ulatov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ulatov has hold of Lee's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lee lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Ulatov is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lee throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boshtok on his heels. He'll look to pass Boshtok's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T1#
Boshtok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Lee postures up.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Boshtok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Lee
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boshtok defends it easily.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T3#
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (2) Lee
Boshtok trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling from side mount. #T4#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boshtok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok trying to control the pace.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg. #T6#
Boshtok trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Boshtok is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T7#
Boshtok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok slips nicely into half guard.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Boshtok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Boshtok not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boshtok controlling from the top position.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (5) vs (4) Lee#T11#
Lee is looking to stall here but Boshtok recovers full guard.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is looking to advance position but Boshtok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (9) vs (4) Lee#T12#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Boshtok maintains control.
Boshtok controlling from mount.
Boshtok continues to stall.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Boshtok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee 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.#T13#
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Boshtok sits in half guard.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee trying to control here.
Boshtok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Boshtok 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.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Yuri Boshtok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T1#
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ottke 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. #T3#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke seems keen to control Lee's posture.#T4#
Lee won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Lee
Ottke is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Lee wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (5) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Lee is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Ottke controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #T10#
Lee won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Ottke controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ottke looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Ottke tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alopodis scores with a takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alopodis defends it easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alopodis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2##SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T3#
Lee won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (5) Lee
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (7) Lee
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Lee keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (7) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Alopodis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lee's arms. #T4#
Lee is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Alopodis showing good submission defense here.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alopodis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T5#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (10) Lee
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T6#
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (10) Lee
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Alopodis has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (10) Lee
Lee 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.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (21) vs (10) Lee#SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (23) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (26) vs (10) Lee#SUB#
Alopodis is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Alopodis has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Alopodis doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Our winner, Ceph Alopodis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arias to the mat! Arias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Arias reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T2#
Arias content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arias has passed into half guard!
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Arias stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Lee is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Lee moves into full guard.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (7) Lee
Arias is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.#T6#
Arias keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arias holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Arias is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7##SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now. #T8#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias trying to control but Lee postures up.
Arias wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Arias is not content to let Lee control the position.#T9#
Arias is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Lee wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Arias is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (9) vs (7) Lee#SUB#
Arias is looking for a choke. Lee gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lee manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (9) Lee
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Arias looking to control.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (12) Lee
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Arias is defending well. #T12#
Arias wants to control but Lee postures up.
Arias tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Arias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (13) vs (12) Lee
Lee can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Arias working for the choke. #T13##SUB#
Arias is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lee is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rene Neri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Neri sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee tries for a takedown but Neri circles away easily#TD#
and Neri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Neri. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neri (2) vs (0) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neri is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neri tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (2) vs (2) Lee#T1#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Neri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Neri is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee passes Neri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Neri is a slippery customer.
Neri's coaches at The Foundry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neri tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Neri gets back to full guard.
Neri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Neri defends it.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neri is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is looking to pass Neri's guard but actually Neri recovers to full guard. #T3#
Neri pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to control but Neri is working from the bottom.
Neri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Neri has moved into half guard.
Neri passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Neri (7) vs (2) Lee
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Lee has given up his back. Will we see Neri going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Neri (10) vs (2) Lee
Lee can't escape the position.
Neri trying to control.
Neri has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Neri looking to hold on to the position here but Lee rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neri is one step ahead there.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Neri from controlling successfully.
Neri stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T7#
Lee keeping full guard, as Neri tries to pass.
Neri wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Neri from controlling successfully.
Neri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neri is one step ahead there.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neri manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (10) vs (4) Lee
Neri is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Neri keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Neri is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Neri is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Neri is working from the bottom.
Neri gets back to full guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10##SUB#
Neri is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Neri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee trying to control but Neri is working from the bottom.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Neri is retaining full guard. #T11#
Neri controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Neri keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Neri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (12) vs (4) Lee
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neri is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neri pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neri is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Neri from controlling successfully. #T13#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neri controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (12) vs (6) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Neri is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neri is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (14) vs (6) Lee#T14#
Neri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee wants to control but Neri passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but Neri is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neri takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After winning the bout, Rene Neri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tektas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tektas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Tektas persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Tektas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Tektas persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas fails with the takedown.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Tektas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tektas
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tektas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tektas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Tektas moves into full guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Lee stays in close to Tektas's body and controls the position.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tektas
Tektas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Tektas
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Tektas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee wants to take Tektas's back but he can't do it this time.
Tektas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Lee tries to control but Tektas wriggling away.
Tektas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tektas wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Tektas is trying desperately to improve position.
Tektas is just holding on here. Lee manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Tektas#T4#
Tektas rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Tektas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Tektas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Tektas#SUB2#
Tektas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (14) vs (2) Tektas#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tektas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Tektas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Tektas
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tektas 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.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tektas is retaining full guard. #T5#
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Lee won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee won't allow Tektas to sweep him here. #T6#
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tektas's guard.
Lee is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Tektas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tektas. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (19) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas 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.
Tektas is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tektas trying to control but Lee postures up.
Tektas manages to get to full guard.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tektas is keeping the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas trying to control the position.
#T8#
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (22) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas is not content to let Lee control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tektas is looking to reverse the position.
Tektas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working. #T9#
Tektas is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Tektas tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Tektas is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Tektas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tektas is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Tektas defends it.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (25) vs (4) Tektas#T10##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tektas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working.
Lee wants to control for a moment but Tektas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tektas tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T11#
Lee is thwarting Tektas's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tektas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tektas trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Tektas is defending the position. #T12#
Tektas wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is keen to just control but Tektas is a slippery customer.
Tektas wants to get back to full guard.
Tektas is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tektas wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Tektas is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Tektas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tektas.
Tektas is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tektas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T14##SUB2#
Tektas 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.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tektas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands and throws Tektas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (4) Tektas
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Morrison Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
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 18 wins and 10 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tori
Lee is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take a breather but Tori is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tori. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tori#T1#
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Tori
Lee fails to advance to Tori's back.
Tori working to try and regain half guard.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Tori#T5##SUB2#
Tori has managed to slip his arm under Lee's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lee is tapping out! Submission win for Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alopodis to the ground. Lee is now in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T1#
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it.
Lee is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lee won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis 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.#T3#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Alopodis trying to control the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Lee works to advance to full mount. Alopodis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (15) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB#
Lee has managed to slip his arm under Alopodis's chin. This could be all over... yep, Alopodis is tapping out! Submission win for Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cosades fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosades's waist but Cosades gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee leaves Cosades 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 Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cosades enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cosades manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Lee
Cosades looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee pushing down on Cosades's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it. #T1#
Cosades is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades moves into full guard.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Cosades looking to control.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Cosades doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cosades has locked up a guillotine! Cosades's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lee is holding on here and Cosades must be using up a lot of energy. Lee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cosades gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Lee against the ropes but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Holloway avoids it well and moves away.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Holloway.
No luck for Holloway with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holloway's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Holloway
Lee stands and throws Holloway's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Holloway
Lee trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working. #T1#
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Holloway
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee wants to control the pace but Holloway is squirming around nicely.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holloway has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee trying to control but Holloway is having none of it. #T3#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Holloway tries to control Lee's head but Lee pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Holloway is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Morrison Lee!
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Max Holloway had this to say: 'It is what it is. '. |
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Event:
CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dennis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennis lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Dennis
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dennis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lee controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Dennis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Dennis
Lee tries to hold on but Dennis pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dennis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dennis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dennis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tries to improve his position but instead Dennis has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (8) Dennis
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Dennis controlling the pace for now.
Lee tries to hold on but Dennis postures up.
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5##SUB2#
Dennis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dennis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. #T7#
Lee wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennis prevents Lee from improving his position.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard. #T8#
Lee wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dennis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Dennis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (8) Dennis
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Dennis is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Dennis defends it.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dennis! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (8) Dennis
Lee controlling his opponent. #T12##SUB#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dennis has worked his arm free - good work by Dennis!
#SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dennis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dennis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Dennis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (5) vs (12) Dennis
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Dennis prevents Lee from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dennis has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dennis pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dennis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holt Dennis!
Holt Dennis is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Pavlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Pavlov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov tries to control but Lee wriggling away. #T1#
Lee 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.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.#T2#
Lee is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Lee regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Lee
Lee can't escape the position.
Pavlov tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
#T5#
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pavlov rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Pavlov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramon Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Lee
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T1#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie won't allow Lee to pass to mount. #T5#
Gracie is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lee stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T7#
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (9) Lee
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T8#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Lee wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T11#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (12) Lee#SUB2#
Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T12#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Lee laying and praying for a moment but Gracie takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wing Chun Dragon Arts🔥 🔥 🔥, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Gracie controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (12) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Ottke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ottke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into Ottke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T1#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to pass Ottke's guard but actually Ottke recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.#T4#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Lee#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
Lee trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ottke stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Ottke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
#T6#
Well, if Ottke 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.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Ottke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (9) Lee#T8#
Lee pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T9#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ottke is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (4) vs (12) Lee#T11#
Lee trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (4) vs (14) Lee
Lee takes Ottke's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (4) vs (17) Lee
Lee wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Lee has good solid back control here.
Ottke trying to control but not successfully.
Ottke staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ottke showing good submission defense here.
#T14#
Ottke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 17 to 4.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Orsic is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Orsic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Orsic
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee stands and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Orsic
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orsic stops Lee from passing to mount.
Orsic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orsic is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Orsic defends the submission attempt.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Orsic defends it. #SUB2#
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee prevents Orsic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Orsic#T2#
Orsic is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Orsic tries to improve his position but Lee has taken his back! Lee has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Orsic tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lee pushes Orsic away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) St Pierre
Lee trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
St Pierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
St Pierre is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) St Pierre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Lee fails to move to back control.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
St Pierre keeps trying to improve his position.
St Pierre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) St Pierre
Lee wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
#T2#
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
St Pierre tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lee is persistently looking for the submission but St Pierre is defending it well.
#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. St Pierre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften St Pierre for a finish.
I really don't envy St Pierre right now.
#SUB#
Lee working for the choke. #SUB#
Lee looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and St Pierre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
St Pierre slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #T4#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it. #SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre prevents Lee from improving his position.#SUB2#
St Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
St Pierre is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
St Pierre stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position. #T8#
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working. #SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
St Pierre trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Lee is pressing down on St Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Pierre is holding on for now.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T9#
St Pierre is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB2#
St Pierre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lee should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, St Pierre has tightened it up now! Lee should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus St Pierre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesus St Pierre thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wanker's waist but Wanker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wanker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Wanker
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Wanker keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Wanker looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Wanker is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lee with him. Lee is trying to defend but Wanker has an arm under the chin now! Lee grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orla Wanker! |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T1#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Lee
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Lee
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Alopodis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Lee
Lee pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Alopodis is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis 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.#T4#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alopodis is holding on tight.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (16) Lee#T5#
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Lee trying to control.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lee tightening his grip on Alopodis, looking for the choke.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Alopodis prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Lee looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alopodis taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T1#
Archer won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Archer 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.
#T2#
Archer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Archer
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (2) vs (7) Archer#SUB2#
Archer has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee regains half guard.#T3#
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer passes into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Archer prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (10) Archer
Lee is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Archer looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Lee 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#T6##SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (10) Archer#SUB2#
Archer 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.
Archer 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#
Archer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (12) Archer
Archer won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (12) Archer#SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Archer trying to control here.
Lee wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer trying to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T10#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Archer's thigh with his hand. Archer seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Archer picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (7) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from mount. #T1#
Lee trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Lee prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (10) Lee
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lee takes Nurmagomedov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nurmagomedov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (13) Lee
Well, with Lee on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurmagomedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lee trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Nurmagomedov buck him off.
Nurmagomedov wants to escape the position.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Nurmagomedov breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (13) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#T7#
Lee moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (15) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #T11#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T12#
Lee stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (18) Lee
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Lee prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Lee is trying to control here but Nurmagomedov has managed to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 18 to 2.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Wasa, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Wasa against the cage but Wasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Wasa#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wasa's legs.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wasa is holding on tight.
Wasa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (0) Wasa#T2##SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wasa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (15) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Wasa regains half guard.
Lee prevents Wasa from improving his position.#T4#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB2#
Wasa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Wasa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (18) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Lee advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (0) Wasa
Lee looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (23) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa is really stuck here.
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control. #T6#
Wasa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Wasa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T7#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Lee is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T8#
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee moves into full guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Wasa stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (23) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Wasa prevents Lee from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Wasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasa.
Wasa is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa is controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #T11#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee moves into full guard.
#T12#
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (25) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee controlling the action here. #T13#
Wasa is not content to let Lee control the position.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa 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.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lee passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (5) Wasa
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 5.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cosades did well to prevent Lee getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Lee
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cosades 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.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cosades looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cosades looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cosades! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cosades looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosades tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB#
Cosades is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee stops Cosades from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Lee is not content to let Cosades control the position. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cosades looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T5#
Cosades won't allow Lee to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Cosades wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it. #T6#
Cosades is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cosades has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades controlling the position for now.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #T7#
Cosades tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Cosades regains half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (10) Lee
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #T8#
Cosades wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #SUB2#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cosades manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee tries to move to mount but Cosades blocks the move with his legs.
Cosades trying his best to control but Lee has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (4) vs (12) Lee
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cosades regains half guard.
Cosades is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10##SUB#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cosades. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (15) Lee
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (8) vs (15) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Cosades trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Cosades has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (11) vs (15) Lee#T11#
Lee regains half guard.
Cosades is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T12##SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cosades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13##SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Well,Cosades is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cosades is working for an americana but Lee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cosades was thinking about the submission.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #T14#
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Cosades has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cosades is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee gets full guard.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 11.
Morrison Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrison Jr. goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Morrison Jr. closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. fails to take his opponent's back.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison Jr. has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Morrison Jr. forces his way into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Morrison Jr. isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrison Jr. moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (2) vs (14) Morrison Jr.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (14) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (16) Morrison Jr.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morrison Jr. puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (19) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (4) vs (22) Morrison Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Morrison Jr. has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee breaks Morrison Jr.'s hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (22) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Morrison Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee passes Morrison Jr.'s right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (6) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
Lee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morrison Jr. gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morrison Jr. controlling the positon.
Lee breaks Morrison Jr.'s hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. defends the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Morrison Jr. is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control but can't.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Lee wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (14) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. sneaks back into half guard.
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison Jr. trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (17) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Morrison Jr. is holding on tight.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee avoids the attempt from Morrison Jr. to control.
Lee takes Morrison Jr.'s back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (20) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lee is trying to stick to Morrison Jr.'s back but Morrison Jr. is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (28) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Lee is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (31) Morrison Jr.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 31 to 20.
During a confident post fight interview, David Morrison Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 4856 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 553 p4p, 68 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Franklin (0) vs (4) Lee
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Franklin denies him.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Franklin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Lee trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Lee controls the position from side control.
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Franklin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Franklin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Franklin is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Franklin (0) vs (9) Lee
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Franklin is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Franklin trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee looking to break Franklin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Franklin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Lee has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Franklin breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (9) Lee
Franklin passes into half guard.
Franklin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Franklin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franklin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franklin stalling.
Lee is staying active underneath Franklin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to control here.
Franklin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Franklin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (11) Lee
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (4) vs (11) Lee
Franklin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franklin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (7) vs (11) Lee
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (11) Lee
Franklin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Franklin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (10) vs (13) Lee
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Franklin is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (16) Lee
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franklin won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Franklin up and slammed him! Franklin can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (19) Lee
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.
Franklin is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (22) Lee
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Franklin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (10) vs (24) Lee
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franklin is looking to get to half guard.
Lee fails to move to back control.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is working to get back to half guard.
Franklin gets back to half guard.
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.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (27) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 27 to 10.
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 729 p4p, 88 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 541 p4p, 68 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Raymond Donde is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee wants to control the pace but Donde is squirming around nicely.
Lee wants to take Donde's back here but Donde is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (8) Lee
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee is looking to control Donde but Donde is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Donde staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.
Donde is trying to defend against the choke here but Lee has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lee Tightens the hold and Donde taps out furiously! Lee displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 526 p4p, 64 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2245 p4p, 247 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Pretender. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Seehaver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seehaver shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Seehaver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Seehaver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Seehaver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Seehaver tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Seehaver
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Seehaver moves into full guard.
Lee won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is really struggling to control Seehaver but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee pushing down on Seehaver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seehaver is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Seehaver is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver working for submissions but it's allowed Lee to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seehaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Seehaver
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Seehaver has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee wants to control the pace but Seehaver is squirming around nicely.
Seehaver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee trying to control but Seehaver is having none of it.
Lee prevents Seehaver from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver 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.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seehaver is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seehaver trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Seehaver
Seehaver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seehaver is looking to escape.
Seehaver bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Seehaver
Lee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seehaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Seehaver
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Seehaver
Lee tries to move to mount but Seehaver blocks the move with his legs.
Seehaver is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is staying tight to Seehaver's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Seehaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver sneaks back into half guard.
Lee prevents Seehaver from improving his position.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Seehaver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seehaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Seehaver
Seehaver regains half guard.
Seehaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is not content to let Lee control the position.
Seehaver tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Seehaver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seehaver is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seehaver avoid being mounted?
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Seehaver defends it.
Lee wants to control but Seehaver is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seehaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seehaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Seehaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Seehaver, not yet.
Seehaver wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seehaver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Seehaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seehaver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (19) vs (2) Seehaver
Lee trying to control the position but Seehaver is working away.
Seehaver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (19) vs (6) Seehaver
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Seehaver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Seehaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Seehaver's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (21) vs (6) Seehaver
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seehaver is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Seehaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (21) vs (8) Seehaver
Seehaver working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seehaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (8) Seehaver
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seehaver is keeping the position for now.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Seehaver.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seehaver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Seehaver's legs - danger averted.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (10) Seehaver
Seehaver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seehaver looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (25) vs (10) Seehaver
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seehaver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Seehaver's legs - danger averted.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is pushing down on Seehaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seehaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seehaver is looking to improve his position.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seehaver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seehaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seehaver is keeping the position for now.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seehaver is keeping the position for now.
Seehaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Seehaver, not yet.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Seehaver wants to get back to full guard.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Seehaver is defending well.
Seehaver tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (10) Seehaver
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Seehaver is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Seehaver can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 10.
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 521 p4p, 68 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2740 p4p, 295 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pretender. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tonon
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tonon
Lee is looking to work his way around to Tonon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tonon is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee prevents Tonon from getting the reversal.
Lee looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Tonon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tonon is squirming around nicely.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
Tonon regains half guard.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonon is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Tonon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Tonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Tonon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Tonon
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee pushes a forearm under Tonon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tonon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 502 p4p, 67 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10670 p4p, 542 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by The Pretender. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Aguilar or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee leaves Aguilar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aguilar.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Aguilar.
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aguilar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Lee controlling the pace.
Aguilar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is looking to advance position but Aguilar won't allow it.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Aguilar defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Aguilar is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking to advance position but Aguilar won't allow it.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguilar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aguilar trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Aguilar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aguilar trying to control here.
Lee is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Aguilar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Aguilar
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aguilar defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aguilar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Aguilar pushes his legs off easily.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aguilar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Aguilar
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aguilar.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Aguilar
Lee wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Aguilar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aguilar escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (10) Aguilar
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee gets full guard.
Aguilar content to stall in guard here.
Lee looking for subs off his back but Aguilar has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Aguilar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aguilar is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aguilar in particular looking to stall.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Alvin Aguilar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 1022 p4p, 115 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 492 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mata.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily.
Mata feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Mata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mata stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Lee
Mata tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 658 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Franklin (ranked 3442 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretender. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in and bounces Franklin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin controlling Lee's posture.
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 Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Franklin is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Franklin
Franklin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Franklin is very close to passing his half guard.
Franklin is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is staying active underneath Franklin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Franklin
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Franklin trying to control but Lee postures up.
Franklin gets full guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.
Franklin trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Lee is really struggling to control Franklin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Franklin
Franklin is not content to let Lee control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Franklin let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee tries to roll but Franklin sticks to his back.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (6) Franklin
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Lee passes into half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Franklin defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (6) Franklin
Lee is hanging on to Franklin's back as he tries to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Franklin is staying busy.
Franklin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Franklin looks winded!
Franklin trying to control but not successfully.
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lee controlling well, preventing Franklin from escaping the position.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Franklin pushed the leg off.
Franklin wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Franklin pushed the leg off.
Franklin tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (21) vs (6) Franklin
Lee is working for a rear naked choke. Franklin is not defending it well and Lee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Franklin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Franklin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1768 p4p, 103 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 604 p4p, 77 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morrison Jr. might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face The Pain. Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison Jr. changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Lee
Morrison Jr. working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (0) Lee
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morrison Jr. works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to lock up and control but Morrison Jr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison Jr. takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (0) Lee
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Morrison Jr. to control.
Morrison Jr. is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Morrison Jr. let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Lee turns into Morrison Jr. and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (2) Lee
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Lee prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.
Lee wants to take a breather but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. 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! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (5) Lee
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee gets to mount! Morrison Jr. was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (7) Lee
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (7) Lee
Morrison Jr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrison Jr. has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrison Jr. manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (20) vs (7) Lee
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Morrison Jr. happy to just control the position for now.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (20) vs (9) Lee
Lee advances to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Morrison Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Lee controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1699 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 606 p4p, 77 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Delisle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Delisle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle working to try and regain half guard.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Delisle gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (8) Lee
Delisle working to try and regain half guard.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Delisle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lee biding his time, controlling Delisle.
Delisle is trying to break free.
Delisle prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Delisle can't escape the position.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
Lee looking for the RNC.
Delisle is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Delisle.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (11) Lee
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Lee advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delisle defends it well.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Delisle working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Delisle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (4) vs (13) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delisle passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Delisle defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Delisle won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle advances to half guard.
Delisle is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delisle to get the leverage.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Delisle 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.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delisle trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delisle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delisle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delisle trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Delisle won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Delisle is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Delisle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Delisle is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delisle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (4) vs (15) Lee
Delisle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (6) vs (15) Lee
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Delisle stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (9) vs (15) Lee
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle controlling the position.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Delisle keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 9.
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Event:
EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Point with a nice cross.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee checks a low kick from Point.
Lee thows a leg kick but Point checks it
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Point throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Lee staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point staying out of range there.
Lee moves away from the strike by Point.
Point misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Point takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Lee thuds a left hand into Point's body.
Point misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
As Point backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid body kick from Point.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Point digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Point defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Point looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Point throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Point counters with a left to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Point.
Point lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jesse Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Point.
Lee is looking to wear down Point with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Point catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Point saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Point's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
A big right from Lee misses.
Point chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##TD#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee wants to control but Point is keeping him busy.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Point denies him. #SUB#
Lee swings around for an armbar but Point sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Point engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Point stands up and waves to Lee to follow him. #T4#
Point connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Point under the eye.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Point throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Point.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Point dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point jabs at Lee's body.
Point looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee checks a low kick from Point.
Point will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Point scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Point saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Point digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Point scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Point! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Point!
An out of breath Jesse Point thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Lee swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Sanada will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanada's guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sanada seems keen to control Lee's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Lee throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Sanada takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Sanada misses the jab.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Lee throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Lee misses with a head kick.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanada quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Sanada is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. #T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Sanada defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Sanada is defending well.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Sanada defending well. #SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Sanada is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Sanada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanada manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Sanada's guard.
Lee is fighting to break Sanada's control of his arms but Sanada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanada controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Sanada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sanada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanada is defending well. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanada has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanada has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanada as he avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a hook
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.#T1#
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanada's head.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lee throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Lee clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Nobu Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Lee slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Sanada misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada lands a jab.
Lee defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Alcala
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyon.
Dyon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dyon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Dyon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee sizes up Dyon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dyon shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Dyon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.#T1#
Dyon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee scores with a head kick. Dyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morrison Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyon goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Dyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dyon.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dyon 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.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T3#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Dyon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dyon 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.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee pushing down on Dyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Dyon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyon 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.#SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dyon is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Dyon defends the submission attempt.
Dyon trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dyon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dyon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dyon with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Dyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Juu Dyon has been cut.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands a head kick. Dyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Dyon tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dyon tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Dyon with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Dyon fails to land the takedown.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee thuds a left hand into Dyon's body.
Lee scores with a head kick. Dyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dyon fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dyon thinking. #T2#
Dyon takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Dyon does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Dyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyon lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dyon doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Dyon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Mcpherson vs Panda
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee moves away from the strike by Bandicoot. #T1#
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bandicoot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Bandicoot lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crush Bandicoot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Lee trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lee swings around for an armbar but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Bandicoot throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Lee passes Bandicoot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lee is tapping! Great win for Bandicoot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Braz vs Lambton
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer is looking for the big counter here.
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Boxer throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands the left hand.
Boxer tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boxers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxer.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Lee.
Boxer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxer scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Boxer.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee works Boxer's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.#CL2#
Boxer has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee slips under a jab from Boxer.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Boxer throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Boxer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
Lee takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Boxer darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer avoiding damage.
Lee prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxer's elbow.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Boxer.
Lee pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Boxer pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #TD#
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
Boxer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boxer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Lee.
#CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boxer - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
Lee pushes Boxer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Lee fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Boxer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Boxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Boxer moves away from the strike by Lee.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee stuns Boxer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Jab from Lee.
Boxer slips under a jab from Lee.#T3#
Boxer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee lands the left hand.#CL2#
Boxer forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
Boxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee has Boxer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Lee digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Boxer's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer checks a low kick from Lee.#T4#
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxer takes a step back to recover.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxer throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Boxer scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boxer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee lunges at Boxer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxer's hand.
Boxer moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Boxer with a jab.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Boxer dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
Kick Boxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer throws a big uppercut that drops Lee! More strikes from Boxer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lee lies dazed against the cage as Boxer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Kick Boxer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Williams vs Gold
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murko throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Murko.
Murko misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Murko counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee sizes up Murko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murko misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Murko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Murko.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Murko.
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!
Murko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murko.
Murko 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.
Murko slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Murko in a clinch.
Murko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Lee. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Murko prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee presses Murko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee tries to work over Murko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murko pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Murko avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murko's elbow.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Murko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murko cracks Lee with a nice body shot.#TD#
Lee is trying to trip Murko. He has hold of a leg but Murko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murko trying to control the position.
#T2#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murko is keeping the position for now.
Murko can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murko trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to take a breather but Murko is having none of it.
Murko has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Murko is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to control but Murko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murko is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee looking to control but Murko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murko tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murko is looking to get to half guard.
Murko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lee wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Murko 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee throws a push kick but Murko slaps the foot to one side.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee misses with a hook. Murko ducked under it nicely.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murko circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murko.
Murko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Murko looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Murko tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murko lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to land a body kick but Murko moved away.#T1#
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murko.
Murko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murko dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murko manages to avoid it.
Murko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Murko misses.
Murko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murko connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Murko cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murko.
Murko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Donk. Murko catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Murko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murko misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Murko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Murko moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee throws a jab when Murko was well out of range.
Murko cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Murko is out of range.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Murko misses.
A big right from Murko misses.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murko throws out the jab.
A combination from Murko does no damage.
Murko misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Murko cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Murko catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Murko throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Murko throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Murko misses.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Murko.
Lee lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Murko.
Murko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murko, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murko can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Murko is defending well.
Murko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Murko is defending well.
Murko tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magyan Murko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Murko throws a big shot that misses.
Murko throws a body kick that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magyan Murko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Murko slips the punch.
Murko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Murko.
Murko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murko scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Murko slips a jab from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Murko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a hook but Murko blocks it.#T1#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murko swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Murko scoring well with a low kick there.
Murko misses with a straight left.
Murko is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Murko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murko.
Murko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
As Murko looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Murko just gets out of the way.
Murko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murko misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lands with a hook. Murko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murko misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Murko throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Murko won't allow it. #T2#
Murko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Murko is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murko looking to control.
Lee wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving. #SUB2#
Murko is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3##SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Murko is defending well.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Murko is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murko wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Murko working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Murko reaches up and pulls Lee towards him, trying to control the position. Lee manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Murko! Murko tries to roll over - now Lee is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Murko has to tap out! Great work there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Kagonbo
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Sheehy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Sheehy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sheehy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Sheehy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sheehy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheehy throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Sheehy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Sheehy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Sheehy.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehy moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Sheehy's head but Sheehy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehy thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sheehy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheehy's calf.
Sheehy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Sheehy tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehy looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Sheehy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Sheehy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Sheehy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Sheehy's leg but Sheehy calmly moves out of range.
Lee swings for the body but Sheehy moves out of range.
A left and a right from Sheehy both land. Nice combination.
Sheehy jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee throws a jab when Sheehy was well out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehy.
Sheehy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Sheehy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehy moves away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Sheehy is out of range.
Sheehy misses with the combination.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sheehy throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee thuds a left hand into Sheehy's body.
Lee throws the left hand but Sheehy avoids the punch easily.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Sheehy connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sheehy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheehy.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
#T3#
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee throws a hook but Sheehy avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehy throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Sheehy counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheehy counters with a straight right hand.
Lee catches Sheehy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheehy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Sheehy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sheehy throws a shot to the body.
Sheehy misses with a low kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheehy dodges the punch combination from Lee.
#T4#
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sheehy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Sheehy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Sheehy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheehy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheehy off the cage and back into range.
Sheehy avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheehy.
Sheehy throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehy is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Sheehy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Sheehy misses with a double jab.
Sheehy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lee throws the left hand but Sheehy avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Sheehy's ribs.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheehy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheehy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee avoids the head kick by Sheehy.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheehy doesn't seem phased though.
Sheehy lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheehy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheehy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Lee stuns Sheehy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sheehy throws out a powerful jab.
Sheehy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheehy.
Sheehy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheehy jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheehy throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheehy tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheehy should have avoided that one.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheehy lands a two punch combo.
Sheehy swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sheehy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sheehy.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Nice straight punches there by Sheehy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheehy.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehy cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sheehy misses the shot to the body.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sheehy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.#CL#
Sheehy has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
#T3##TD#
Sheehy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sheehy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sheehy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheehy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheehy 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. #T4#
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
Sheehy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Sheehy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Lee has an Americana. Sheehy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lee is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lee hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
White moves into the clinch successfully.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White prevents a body shot from Lee. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
White throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddy White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White blocks the body kick.
White throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through White's defenses.
Lee blocks a head kick by White.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White misses with a body kick.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Lee digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel's Grappling Penn in the buildup to the fight.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee with a jab.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee avoids the head kick by White.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee lands a front kick.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
White tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
White thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
White misses the shot to the body.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Lee jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#T3#
Lee misses with some punches.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Lee tries a body shot but White blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
White tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White. #TD2#
Lee has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into White's guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him. #T4#
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lee lands with a good body shot.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee works White's body with a nice hook.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freddy White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
White is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#T1#
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
White throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.#CL#
White moves into the clinch.
Lee avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
#BC#
White breaks the clinch.
#T2#
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee with a jab.
White looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Lee connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White checks a low kick from Lee.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
Lee misses with a body kick.
White quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Lee is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
White throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
White tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a body shot.
#T4#
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee dodges the punch combination from White.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Freddy White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.
White tries to clinch up.
Lee cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White walks into a jab.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Lee lands a high kick to the side of White's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lee dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
White is rocked!
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee counters with a body kick.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
White is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White 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 scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped White's head back.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
A head kick misses from White.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and White only half commits.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a jab to White's midsection.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. White catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White tries to clinch up.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
White wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee rushes White with punches - White moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, White goes down! Lee follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morrison Lee!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Freddy White spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Event:
EFC Puno vs McGrady
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Entei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Entei is looking for a counter combo.
Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.
Lee throws out a counter right but Entei avoids it with no problem.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Entei has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Lee has picked Entei up - he's going for a ride! Lee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Entei makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entei throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Entei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee stops Entei from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Entei defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Entei is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Lambton vs Woodcock
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Gai scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gai avoids the head kick by Lee.
Gai looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Gai misses with a hook.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a hook but Gai avoids it easily.
Lee moves away from the strike by Gai.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Gai.
Gai lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gai throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee thumps Gai with a low kick.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Nice shot by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lee blocks it well.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a push kick but Gai slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Gai moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Gai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Gai lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Gai - just one landing.
Lee scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee sizes up Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gai tries a head kick but it misses.
Gai lands a high kick!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee pushing down on Gai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is keen to just control but Gai is a slippery customer.#T3#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Gai defends it. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Gai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gai misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Gai with an uppercut!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Gai throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Gai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Gai throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Gai misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Gai moved out of range.
Lee jabs Gai right on the nose. Gai blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Gai counters with a solid body kick.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gai connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gai lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
Lee misses with a hook
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
Gai throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lee dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
Gai 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. #T1#
Lee controls the position.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gai, who protects the arm well.
Lee taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gai is not content to let Lee control the position.
Gai struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Gai is defending well.
Gai is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Gai.#T3#
Gai trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Gai gets to mount! Lee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Gai maintains control.#T4#
Lee prevents Gai from taking his back.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gai under the eye.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gai moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Gai slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Gai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Gai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gai staying out of range there.
It seemed like Gai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries for a takedown but Gai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
A jab from Lee misses.
Gai throws a fast counter high kick but Lee manages to duck under it in time.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gai digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee moves out of range as Gai strikes.
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee avoids the head kick by Gai.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Gai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Gai scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gai misses with a body shot.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Gai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Gai manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Gai.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gai moves away.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee looks to land a left hand but Gai moved out of range nicely.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Gai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gai is looking for the big counter here.
Gai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Gai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gai lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Gai.
Gai loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gai can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nomor Gai.
I think Gai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Our winner, Nomor Gai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 2002 p4p, 237 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 8228 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with The Pretender blaring out of the sound system. Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Rodney Holzken has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holzken manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holzken 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee has his foot on Holzken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holzken works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holzken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Holzken
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Holzken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Holzken's body position as best he can.
Holzken controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Holzken's guard. A big mistake from Holzken there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Holzken
Lee trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken is controlling Lee's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Holzken has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (9) Holzken
Lee tries to reverse the position but Holzken maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Holzken has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee regains half guard.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holzken is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holzken defends it easily.
Holzken passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (12) Holzken
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Holzken staying calm.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Holzken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holzken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (12) Holzken
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is not content to let Lee control the position.
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee trying to control the action but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control the action but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holzken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Holzken from improving his position.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken is trying is best to control the position here.
Holzken is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holzken is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holzken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (9) vs (12) Holzken
Lee works to advance to full mount. Holzken defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (11) vs (12) Holzken
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee prevents Holzken from getting the reversal.
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (12) Holzken
Lee looking for the RNC.
Holzken is in bad spot here.
Holzken trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Lee controlling the position well here. Holzken rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not going to allow Holzken to sit and survive in this position.
Holzken is in bad spot here.
Holzken breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (14) Holzken
Lee keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Holzken gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Holzken wins on points by 15 to 14.
A very excited looking Rodney Holzken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 2001 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 2176 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretender. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eon Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Yaj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yaj after a bit of a struggle.
Yaj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eon Yaj.
Yaj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yaj is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yaj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Yaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yaj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee feints and as Yaj raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Yaj
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yaj holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yaj pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Yaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Yaj is keeping the position.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Yaj seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yaj felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Yaj
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Yaj 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.
Lee wants to control but Yaj is keeping him busy.
Yaj trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Yaj is defending well.
Lee trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Yaj holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yaj wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee prevents Yaj from improving his position.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Yaj
Yaj tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yaj is just holding on here. Lee manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (11) vs (0) Yaj
Yaj is keeping busy.
Yaj manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Yaj.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Yaj
Lee trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Yaj
Yaj preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yaj trying to control here.
Yaj tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yaj trying to control from the bottom.
Yaj moves into full guard.
Yaj trying to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Yaj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Yaj is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressing down on Yaj's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yaj is holding on for now.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yaj trying to control from the bottom.
Yaj tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Yaj
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Yaj regains half guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position.
Yaj is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yaj trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Yaj holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is continuing to stall.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Yaj defending well.
Yaj is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Yaj wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yaj keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position.
Lee wants to take a breather but Yaj is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (19) vs (2) Yaj
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Yaj tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Yaj tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Yaj manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?
Lee trying to pass the guard but Yaj defending well.
Lee prevents Yaj from improving his position.
Yaj is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee wants to take a breather but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee controlling the action here.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yaj defends it well.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yaj is not content to let Lee control the position.
Yaj is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Yaj is defending well.
Yaj wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is trying to control. Yaj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yaj gets full guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yaj wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 4859 p4p, 467 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 1995 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pretender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hands Factory ($750/Month), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is not content to let Lee control the position.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes is controlling Lee's posture.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Mendes is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control here.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Mendes looking to control.
Lee pushing down on Mendes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (7) Lee
Mendes prevents Lee from taking his back.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Lee avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Mendes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (10) Lee
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mendes is holding on tight.
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mendes has worked his arm free - good work by Mendes!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes 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 work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendes's legs.
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Mendes defending well.
Mendes is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Mendes wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Mendes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendes tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (13) Lee
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee fails to advance to Mendes's back.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (16) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 182
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nevsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nevsky.
Nevsky slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Nevsky.#CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nevsky, right into the meat.
Nevsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nevsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Nevsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nevsky. Nevsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Nevsky misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Nevsky looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Lee is looking to slow Nevsky down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee with a jab.
Nevsky throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee slips a jab from Nevsky.
Nevsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Nevsky misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Nevsky counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nevsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nevsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee swings for the body but Nevsky moves out of range.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Nevsky counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lee! Nevsky lets Lee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Nevsky cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nevsky cracks Lee with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lee falls to his knees and Nevsky doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
Alexander Nevsky is the new lightweight champion!
Alexander Nevsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 179
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
We've been hearing reports that McGee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of McGee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGee.
Morrison Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
McGee misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
As Lee backs away, McGee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a head kick.
McGee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Bonerz McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
McGee lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by McGee.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee. #T2#
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGee lands a nice looking body kick.
McGee cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGee throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands a shot to the body.#BC#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#KD#
McGee drops Lee with a left and a right! Oh, Lee is hurt - McGee dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Lee is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can McGee finish him?#T4#
McGee postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lee in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lee to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonerz McGee!
After winning the bout, Bonerz McGee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Marcos scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee misses with a hook.
Marcos is looking to clinch.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lee digs a good hook to Marcos's body.
#CL2#
Marcos takes the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marcos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marcos pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Damiao Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Marcos cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marcos's head.#CL2#
Marcos drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Marcos has the dominant position.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Marcos moved out of range.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Marcos moves into the clinch.#T1#
Marcos tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee is trying to push Marcos away but Marcos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Marcos rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Marcos throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee throws a hook but Marcos avoids it easily.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee cracks the inside of Marcos's front leg.
Marcos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Marcos forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Marcos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee moves away from the strike by Marcos.
Marcos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.#CL2#
Marcos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcos slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Marcos misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Marcos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marcos is looking to clinch.
Lee jabs Marcos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Marcos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Lee throws the left hand but Marcos avoids the punch easily.
Marcos throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
A good leg kick by Marcos.
Lee throws a hook but Marcos avoids it easily.
Marcos blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee thuds his right hand into Marcos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marcos jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcos counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcos misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.#T4#
Marcos looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Marcos 's knee.
A big left from Marcos misses.
Marcos misses with a low kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Marcos rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcos's elbow. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcos lands a jab to the head.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos swinging wildly here.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marcos tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee throws a jab when Marcos was well out of range.
Marcos looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.#CL2#
Marcos rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Marcos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damiao Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
#T1#
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Marcos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marcos lands a jab to the head.
Marcos catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Marcos clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Marcos gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marcos clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Marcos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Marcos.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Marcos lands a shot to the body.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Marcos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marcos wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcos distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marcos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcos is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee has his hands on Marcos's head, controlling the position.
Marcos won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcos fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to work over Marcos's front leg with a kick but Marcos checks it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Marcos looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee throws a head kick but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Marcos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
#T1#
Lee moves out of range as Marcos strikes.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Marcos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcos to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee takes a swing at Marcos's ribcage but misses.
Marcos throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Marcos lands a nice looking body shot.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Marcos instigates a clinch. #T2#
Lee lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Marcos working aggressively here.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Marcos's head.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lee. #T3#
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee tries to work over Marcos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos lands an uppercut.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcos controls his hands.
Marcos pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Marcos avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Marcos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marcos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marcos working aggressively here.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcos.
#T4#
Marcos working aggressively here.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Marcos.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcos working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcos scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Damiao Marcos just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Marcos misses with a leg kick.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcos lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.#T1#
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcos has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Marcos avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee misses with a hook. Marcos ducked under it nicely.
Marcos moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Marcos down.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Marcos saw that one coming.
Marcos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Marcos shrugs it off. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Marcos's head back.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Marcos pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Marcos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos darts in trying to clinch
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Marcos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marcos clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Marcos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Marcos misses.
Marcos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee avoids the body shot from Marcos.
#T4#
Marcos moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Marcos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcos looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Marcos throws a body kick that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Marcos.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcos connects with a single shot there.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Marcos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Marcos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marcos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Marcos was just out of range.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a head kick but Marcos moves out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcos.
Marcos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Marcos tries to clinch up
and Marcos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcos on the side of the head.
Marcos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcos drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcos has time to react.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.#T2#
Marcos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcos misses with the body kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcos.
Marcos looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
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!
Marcos throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marcos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcos.#TD2#
Marcos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcos's best efforts.#T3#
Lee gets full guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Marcos preventing the sweep.
Marcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Marcos lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
Marcos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marcos trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marcos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcos looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damiao Marcos!
Damiao Marcos is the new lightweight champion!
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MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chernokov misses with a double jab.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Chernokov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Chernokov's knee but Chernokov avoids it well.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chernokov but Chernokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Chernokov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.
Chernokov works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Chernokov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee moves forwards but Chernokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Lee misses.
Chernokov lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Chernokov as Lee shoots in.
Chernokov lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee thows a leg kick but Chernokov checks it
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Chernokov digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Lee with a hook.
Lee looks for a takedown but Chernokov sprawls well.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice shot by Lee.
Chernokov punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a hook
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison 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!
#R3#
Chernokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Chernokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Chernokov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernokov is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Chernokov defends easily.
Chernokov is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Chernokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.
Chernokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernokov lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernokov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Chernokov pushes his legs off easily.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Chernokov postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Chernokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chernokov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chernokov is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Chernokov finish him?
Lee won't allow Chernokov to pass to mount.
Chernokov trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chernokov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Chernokov.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chernokov gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Lee tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov lands with a left to the head.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernokov lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chernokov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Morrison Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lee.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is leaning against Chernokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee cracks Chernokov with a nice body shot.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chernokov.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Lee.
Chernokov lands a left hand.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chernokov's sensitive parts.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Donk. Lee catches Chernokov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernokov will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Chernokov's knee but Chernokov avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Lee throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Lee throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Chernokov defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Lee clinches.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
#T4#
Lee tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chernokov or not.
Lee pushes Chernokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee digs a right hand into Chernokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernokov's gas tank.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Chernokov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Lee with a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zackrisson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Zackrisson seems unphased.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zackrisson has time to react.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee moves forwards but Zackrisson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee stuns Zackrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands with a cross.
Zackrisson lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zackrisson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Zackrisson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Zackrisson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zackrisson's head backwards.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zackrisson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zackrisson's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson works Lee's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zackrisson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee throws out a counter right but Zackrisson avoids it with no problem.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Zackrisson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Zackrisson.
Lee scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Lee misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Zackrisson blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Lee jabs Zackrisson right on the nose. Zackrisson blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Lee.#T4#
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Lee.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
Zackrisson misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Lee throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zackrisson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Lee jabs at Zackrisson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Zackrisson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zackrisson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zackrisson tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zackrisson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Zackrisson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zackrisson wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Zackrisson defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to advance position but Zackrisson won't allow it.
Zackrisson is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the cage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson jabs at Lee's body.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson 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 avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Lee tries a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Aspire 100: The End of an Era
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Podolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee checks a low kick from Podolski.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Podolski lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Podolski lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws a leg kick but Podolski checks it.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Podolski feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski throws a shot to the body.
Lee tries to move into range but Podolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Podolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Podolski drops Lee with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lee! Podolski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Podolski!
Michail Podolski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Souvlaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Souvlaki working Lee over with strikes.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls Souvlaki momentarily but Souvlaki frees himself.
Souvlaki is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Souvlaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souvlaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Souvlaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Souvlaki is looking to defend but Lee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Souvlaki! Lee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Souvlaki taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Green slips under a jab from Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Green cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Green tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Green.
Green blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Green misses.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Green strikes.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green blocks the body kick.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Green scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lee slips under a jab from Green.
Green throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Green throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Green misses with a body kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Green throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Lee throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Green misses.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green 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.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green avoids the body shot from Lee.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Green checks a low kick from Lee.
Green throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Green misses with the body kick
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Lee misses with a looping right.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Green cracks Lee with a good jab.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green blocks the body kick.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Green scores with a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick. #T3#
Lee throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Green misses with a hook.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green scores with a jab.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee avoids the body shot from Green.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Green was looking to counter with a kick there.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green misses with a body shot.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee wants to clinch.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Nice jab there from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Green lands a front kick.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Green steps away.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Green with a body shot.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Green counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Green takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
Lee tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Green tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.
Green digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
#T3#
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Green scores with a jab.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
And Green counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.
Green throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Green with a nice cross.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Green misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#CL#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Blake Green did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lee misses with a hook.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green is looking to clinch.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green blocks a jab.#T1#
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Green misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Green misses.
Green swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee jabs at Green's body.
Green walks into a left hand. #CL#
Green clinches.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Lee prevents a body shot from Green.
Lee is working Green over against the cage.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Green takes a shot to the head.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Green lands an uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Green.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Green tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Green tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Green misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Green slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses with a hook
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green connects with the punch.#T1#
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Green misses.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Green staying out of range there.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Green looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Green misses.
Green lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Green lands a head shot.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Green misses with a body shot.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Blake Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green pushes Lee away with a front kick.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee stays in close to Green's body and controls the position. #T4#
Green keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Green.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green retains his featherweight title!
Blake Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Podolski lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Podolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Podolski settles back down.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Podolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Podolski blocks a head kick by Lee.
Podolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Podolski's head.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee connects with a jab.
Podolski throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Podolski scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Podolski.
Podolski throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Podolski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Podolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Podolski shows good takedown defense.
Lee motions for Podolski to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski misses with a hook.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Podolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Podolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a head kick but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away.
Podolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Podolski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Podolski tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Podolski is defending well. #SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podolski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Podolski prevents Lee from improving position.
Podolski is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lee lands a jab to Podolski's midsection.
Podolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Podolski punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Podolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee scores with the left hand. Podolski knows he should have avoided that one.
Podolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee slips under a jab.
Podolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Podolski throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a head kick but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lee lands with a hook. Podolski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Podolski moves his leg out of the way.
Podolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Podolski's head but Podolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Podolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Podolski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Lee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee takes one on the button.
Podolski blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee scores with a jab. Podolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Lee cracks Podolski with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
Podolski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Lee sizes up Podolski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee cracks Podolski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Podolski digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podolski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice cross by Lee.
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!
Podolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Podolski tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Podolski lands a jab to the head.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Podolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Podolski misses with a leg kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Podolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Podolski moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Podolski.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podolski on the side of the head.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski misses with a series of wild punches.
Podolski checks a low kick from Lee.
Podolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Podolski misses with a looping left.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Podolski misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Podolski misses with a looping right.
Podolski throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Podolski tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
A big right from Podolski misses.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Podolski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Podolski's guard.
Podolski can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski is not content to let Lee control the position.#T1##SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podolski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Podolski won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Podolski is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Podolski keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Podolski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Podolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Podolski defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Lee shoots in and bounces Podolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Lee advances position into side control!#T4#
Lee wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
Podolski prevents Lee from improving position. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Podolski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podolski trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Gracie won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Lee wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T3#
Lee stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie is not content to let Lee control the position.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie has Lee pressed against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Lee presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T1#
Lee swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Lee throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Lee is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB##T3#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rollo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Lee.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Lee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee 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.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Gracie passes into half guard. #T2#
Lee is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
Lee tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Lee just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Rollo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire 75: Brophy v Susi
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ng momentarily.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ng will feel that in the morning.
Ng misses with a two punch combination.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ng lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Ng as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ng lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ng throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Ng misses.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ng's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Ng slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Ng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ng momentarily.
A jab from Ng misses.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Ng counters with a straight right hand.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Ng.
As Ng backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ng slips under a jab from Lee.
Ng throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Ng scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Ng saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Ng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Ng takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee thows a body kick. Ng tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ng throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Ng throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Ng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ng moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ng misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee connects with a right hand. Ng shakes it off.
Ng scores with a jab.
Ng misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee lands with a hook. Ng tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ng takes a step back to recover.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ng missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Ng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ng in his tracks.
Lee jabs Ng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee sizes up Ng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ng fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Ng counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Ng throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Ng avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ng can do to turn this around?
Ng wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Lee tests Ng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ng will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ng misses.
Ng throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Ng's defenses.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Ng counters with a nice body kick.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee lands a head kick!
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Ng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ng misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
Ng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee looks to land a combination. Ng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ng.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Ng, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Ng against the cage but Ng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ng connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Ng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ng scores with a leg kick.
Ng moves out of range of the strikes.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Lee.
Ng throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ng moves away from the strike by Lee.
Despite the aggression on Ng's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee moves out of range as Ng throws a body kick.
Ng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ng throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Ng moves his leg out of the way.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Ng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.#T4#
Ng misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Ng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Ng off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ng manages to avoid it.
Ng misses the jab.
A cross from Ng lands.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Ng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ng has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Ng is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Ng raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Ng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ng defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Lee misses.
Ng avoids the body shot from Lee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ng! But no joy.
Ng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ng staying out of range there.
Ng throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ng looking for submissions off his back.
Ng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Ng is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Ng takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ng keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ng's head backwards.
Lee thuds a left hand into Ng's body.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ng slips under a jab from Lee.
Ng slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Ng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Ng misses.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
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!
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ng blocks the leg kick.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ng throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee throws a head kick that Ng semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Lee slips a straight right by Green.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves away from the strike by Green.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Green takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee connects with a jab.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Green throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Green avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Green cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee throws a hook but Green blocks it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T3##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Green uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Green is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Lee wants to sweep but Green has passed to side control!
Green wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee avoids the body shot from Green.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Lee
letting Green counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Green looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green blocks a head kick by Lee.
Green throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green tries to escape but Lee is in control.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Green tries to escape but Lee is in control.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Green reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard.
Blake Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Lee has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
Green tries to stand and escape but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green wants to stand up but Lee has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Green has passed into side control.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!
Lee can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Green misses.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Green misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green blocks a jab.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Green cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green misses with a shot to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Green cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee moves out of range as Green strikes.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Green misses with a low kick.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Green blocks the body kick.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Green.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green with a jab.
Lee blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Green throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Green slips a straight right by Lee.
A big left from Green misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Nystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nystrom misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Nystrom looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Nystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Nystrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
We've been told by Nystrom's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nystrom throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Nystrom.
Nystrom blocks a head kick by Lee.
Nystrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Nystrom. #CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Nystrom controls his hands.
#T1#
A short left from Lee.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Lee is leaning against Nystrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards. #T2#
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee slips a straight right by Nystrom.
Lee misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Nystrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nystrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nystrom's knee momentarily.
Nystrom throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee throws a leg kick but Nystrom moved away.#CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nystroms head.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Nystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nystrom.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Nystrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nystrom tries to clinch #KD2#
and Lee counters with a flying knee that drops Nystrom! #ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!
Nystrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Nystrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nystrom is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nystrom is looking to escape.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Lee throws some wild stikes that Nystrom manages to avoid easily.
Nystrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nystrom is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Nystrom has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nystrom reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nystrom taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a leg kick
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McGee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee looking to finish with strikes here!
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lee has hold of McGee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Lee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lee looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGee!
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T3#
McGee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGee trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGee uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
McGee tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but McGee keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McGee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lee is looking to improve his position but McGee isn't that keen on the idea.
McGee content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lee misses with a left hand
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
Lee missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
A jab from McGee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
McGee avoids the body shot from Lee.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
McGee walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.#T2#
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
Lee throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Riff McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee misses with a straight left.
McGee stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and McGee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
#T3#
McGee scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Lee is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGee slips under a jab.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee throws a leg kick
letting McGee counter with a right hand. #CL#
McGee has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from McGee. #BC#
McGee breaks the clinch.
McGee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.#T4#
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riff McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee slips a jab from McGee.
Lee misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and McGee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from McGee.
McGee working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riff McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lee avoids the body shot from McGee.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee tried to score with a low kick but McGee checks it.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Lee misses #CL#
and McGee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
McGee presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!#T1#
McGee works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Riff McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee lands an uppercut.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with some punches.
McGee presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
McGee blocks a body shot from Lee.
McGee pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
McGee feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
McGee flashes Lee a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lee's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lee crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McGee punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riff McGee!
Riff McGee retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
The Final Battle
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee thows a leg kick but Killer checks it
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee slips a straight right by Killer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Killer with an uppercut!
Lee moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Lee catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lee jabs at Killer's body.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2#
Lee sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Killer to the ground! Lee dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Killer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee works his way to his opponent's back.
Oh Killer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Lee working for a choke but Killer is defending well.
Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Killer trying to get back to his feet but Lee is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lee is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Killer trying to get back to his feet but Lee is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Killer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Lee is working for a rear naked choke. Killer is not defending it well and Lee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Killer refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Killer's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new featherweight champion!
Morrison Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OMEGA 35
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Lee.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Shipman ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shipman has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Shipman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shipman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Harold Shipman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 4
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee defending well as Thunda loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee blocks a head kick by Thunda.
We've been told by Thunda's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee misses the jab.
Thunda throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunda moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee cracks the inside of Thunda's front leg.
Thunda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Lee lands a body shot.
Thunda slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee punishes Thunda's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ Thunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Thunda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunda looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Thunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Thunda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee throws a head kick but Thunda moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thunda misses the target.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Thunda counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Thunda's head back.
Thunda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunda's head.
Thunda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunda throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range. #T2#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Thunda counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Thunda counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Thunda.
As Lee backs away, Thunda returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thunda lands a right hook to the body.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunda. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Thunda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thunda looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Thunda. That snapped Lee's head back.
Thunda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Thunda counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunda is just out of range.
Thunda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunda misses with a wild body shot.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunda.
Thunda misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a low kick but Thunda avoids it.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Thunda seems unphased.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunda counters with a straight right hand.
Thunda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunda tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Thunda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Thunda moved out of range.#T4#
Lee throws a leg kick but Thunda checks it.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thunda blocks the body kick.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Thunda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunda misses with a looping right.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Thunda's head but Thunda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunda tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunda misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee defending well as Thunda loads up on a big left hand.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thunda scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Lee misses.
Thunda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thunda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee takes a swing at Thunda's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses the body punch
and Thunda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunda blocks the leg kick.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunda counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunda tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Thunda saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Thunda's shoulder, as Thunda tries to avoid the shot.
Thunda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunda.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunda throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunda has time to react.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunda.
Thunda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunda moves away from the strike by Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Thunda takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Thunda lands with a nice body punch.
Thunda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Thunda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunda counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Thunda moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunda there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee thows a leg kick but Thunda checks it
and Thunda counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Thunda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunda connects with a single shot there.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Thunda counters with a leg kick.
Lee cracks Thunda with an open hand slap.
Lee cracks the inside of Thunda's front leg.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Lee misses.
Thunda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Thunda settles back down.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Thunda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunda misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws a head kick but Thunda moves out of range.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Thunda counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunda drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thunda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thunda misses with a straight left.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Thunda misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunda.
A big left from Lee misses. #T4#
Thunda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee with a nice cross.
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!
Thunda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunda moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Thunda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thunda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Thunda counters with a left to the body.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Thunda takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Thunda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee feints and then cracks Thunda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunda down.
Thunda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Thunda misses the target.
Thunda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morrison Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thunda. That did some damage!
Thunda moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a body punch but Thunda moves out of range.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws a leg kick but Thunda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Thunda moves away and avoids it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunda is just out of range.
Thunda moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but Thunda moves out of range easily.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunda keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Thunda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Thunda swinging wildly here.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee works Thunda's body with a nice hook.
Thunda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Thunda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunda blocks a leg kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thunda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.#T2#
Thunda misses with a double jab.
Thunda checks the leg kick.
Thunda misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Thunda is out of range.
Thunda throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thunda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thunda counter with a right hand.
Thunda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunda misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a head kick that Thunda semi-blocks.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Thunda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Thunda counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Thunda to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Thunda throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunda counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunda looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Thunda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Thunda moves away and avoids it.
Thunda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunda moves away.
Thunda throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a leg kick but Thunda moved away.
Thunda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunda moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunda.
Thunda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Thunda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.#T4#
Thunda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunda counters with a one-two to the body.
Thunda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thunda tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Thunda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Thunda's shoulder, as Thunda tries to avoid the shot.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunda.
Thunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Morrison Lee just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Thunda scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunda trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunda is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee trying to control but Thunda is working from the bottom. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Thunda pushes him off.
Thunda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunda avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Lee moves out of range as Thunda strikes.
Thunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
A cross from Lee lands.
A leg kick checked by Thunda.
Lee takes a swing at Thunda's ribcage but misses.
Thunda lands a jab.
Thunda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Thunda off balance momentarily.
A big left from Lee misses. #T3#
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Thunda moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thunda to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Thunda.
Thunda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thunda throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Thunda moves out of range easily.
Thunda throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thunda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Thunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee thumps Thunda with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that Thunda semi-blocks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee cracks Thunda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunda slips a straight right by Lee.
Thunda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Thunda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Morrison Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunda counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
A left and a right from Thunda both land. Nice combination.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thunda.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Thunda lands with a cross.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunda finish him?
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Thunda moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunda.
Thunda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Thunda misses with a looping right.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee cracks Thunda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunda moves away from the strike by Lee.
The fighters circling - Thunda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Thunda lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunda counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee cracks Thunda with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Thunda misses its intended target.
Lee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thunda misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunda.
#TD2#
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thunda!
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.
Thunda wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to control but Thunda is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thunda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Thunda.#T3#
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Thunda is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Thunda has control of the leg.
Thunda wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Thunda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thunda trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
DJ Thunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee is pressing down on Thunda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Thunda.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
Morrison Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Omega 29 March To Victory
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Shipman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Shipman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a head shot.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Shipman with an uppercut!
Shipman slips a straight right by Lee.
Shipman feints the counter takedown.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Shipman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipman's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Shipman on that attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Shipman's shoulder, as Shipman tries to avoid the shot.
Shipman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipman's head.
Shipman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shipman shoots in but no luck this time.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Shipman blocks it.#T1#
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipman is just out of range.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shipman takes a step back to recover.
Shipman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shipman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Shipman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Shipman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Shipman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Lee and Shipman are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lee throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Shipman into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lee knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Morrison Lee!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NIGHT of CHAMPIONS 3
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Thunda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.#TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thunda's guard.
Thunda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Thunda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunda has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Thunda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda forces his way into half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but Thunda has passed to side control!
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Thunda taking a breather here.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Thunda has mounted him!
Thunda controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Thunda maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Thunda controlling his opponent.
Thunda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Lee 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#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee gets back to full guard.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Thunda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Thunda to get to half guard.
Thunda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Thunda has control of the leg.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Thunda pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Thunda stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Thunda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Thunda has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunda counters with a one-two to the body.
Thunda catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Thunda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Thunda moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Thunda misses with a low kick.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Thunda needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee dives in and grabs Thunda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunda pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Thunda lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunda throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunda throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Thunda throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Thunda was not able to check. #T1#
Thunda walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Thunda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Lee.
Thunda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunda throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Thunda catches Lee right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Thunda misses with the combination.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thunda throws an overhand right that drops Lee like a sack of potatoes! Thunda dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Thunda!
DJ Thunda is the new lightweight champion!
DJ Thunda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CAGED RAGE
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamed slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Hamed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Donk. Hamed catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Hamed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hamed's calf.
Lee jabs at Hamed's body.
Hamed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.#T1#
Hamed throws a head kick that misses.
Hamed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Hamed counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Hamed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Hamed.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Hamed manages to avoid it.
Lee with a nice cross.
Hamed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hamed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Hamed counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Hamed ducks down to avoid it.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamed scores with a kick to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Hamed tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Hamed avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Hamed saw that one coming.
Hamed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee tries to clinch but Hamed is having none of it.
Hamed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Hamed throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hamed.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Hamed's head but Hamed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Hamed's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamed tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamed.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Hamed.
Lee lands a body shot.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahsan Hamed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hamed misses with a hook.
Hamed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamed manages to avoid it.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#T4#
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Hamed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamed checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamed.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Hamed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hamed counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee feints and then cracks Hamed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamed down.
Lee tries to clinch up but Hamed circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hamed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee jabs Hamed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamed in his tracks.
Hamed tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamed avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamed.#T1#
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Hamed takes one to the chin there.
Hamed checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick but Hamed moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Hamed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee works Hamed's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Hamed.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hamed.
Hamed throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Hamed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hamed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee lands with a cross.
Hamed lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hamed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook but Hamed avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Hamed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Hamed checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Donk. Lee catches Hamed right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Hamed's shoulder, as Hamed tries to avoid the shot.
Hamed misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee thuds his right hand into Hamed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Hamed misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.#T4#
Hamed throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Hamed scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamed stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hamed lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Hamed.
Hamed throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Hamed only half commits.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee misses with a hook
and Hamed counters with an outside leg kick.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Hamed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Hamed seems unphased.
Hamed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Hamed moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Hamed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee moves out of range as Hamed throws a body kick.
Hamed lands with a nice body kick.
Hamed scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hamed.
Hamed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hamed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T1#
Hamed throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a low kick but Hamed moves out of range easily.
Hamed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee swings for the body but Hamed moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hamed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamed can do to turn this around?
Lee thuds a left hand into Hamed's body.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Hamed is out of range.
Hamed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee lands with a hook. Hamed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee stuns Hamed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Lee lands with an overhand left.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Hamed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Lee lands.#CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamed.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamed lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamed throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Hamed throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Hamed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Hamed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crunch! Hamed slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Hamed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hamed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamed's head.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hamed just manages to avoid it.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamed.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamed checks it well.
Hamed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Hamed settles back down.
Hamed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Hamed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a body kick. #T4#
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hamed - that will leave a mark!
Hamed needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hameds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hamed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee slips a jab from Hamed.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hamed counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Hamed to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamed slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Hamed moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Morrison Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hamed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Hamed keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Hamed loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamed, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Hamed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Hamed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lee throws a leg kick but Hamed checks it.
Hamed steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
And Hamed responds with a good body kick, but Lee manages to step out the way in time.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hamed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Hamed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Hamed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Hamed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Hamed looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee cracks Hamed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee 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.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee tries a low kick but Hamed avoids it.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Hamed sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crunch! Hamed slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Hamed tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee thumps Hamed with a low kick.
Hamed swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee with a hook.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamed moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
#T4#
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hamed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Hamed misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hamed. That one must have hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Hamed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee had his way with Ahsan Hamed in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hamed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamed ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamed thinks about the counter body kick.
Hamed swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Hamed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamed momentarily.
Hamed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee trying to control but Hamed is working from the bottom.
Hamed pulls Lee in to control the position. #T1#
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamed wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamed scores with a kick to the body.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Hamed is out of range.
And Hamed responds with a good body kick, but Lee manages to step out the way in time.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Hamed misses.
Hamed slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Hamed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamed scores with a push kick.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamed.
Hamed feints a counter leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Hamed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a push kick but Hamed slaps the foot to one side.
Hamed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamed manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hamed throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Hamed ducks down to avoid it.
Hamed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamed ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And Hamed responds with a good body kick, but Lee manages to step out the way in time.
Hamed defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee wants to clinch up but Hamed keeps it at a distance.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Hamed ducks down to avoid it.
Hamed feints a counter leg kick.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hamed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hamed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee lunges at Hamed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamed's hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Hamed moves out of range easily. #T4#
Hamed moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Hamed counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamed misses with a low kick.
Hamed avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamed looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hamed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hamed manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahsan Hamed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Pound throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee slips under a jab from Pound.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Pound moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Pound has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pound throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Pound's head back.
Pound misses with a straight left.
Pound is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound lands with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Pound counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Lee tries to bum rush Pound with a series of wild strikes but Pound uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pound avoids the head kick by Lee.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pound misses with a low kick.
Pound shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee tests Pound's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Pound shows good takedown defense.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee scores with the left hand. Pound knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.#T2#
Pound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swings for the body but Pound moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
Pound throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pound throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Pound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Pound controls his hands.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pound throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Pound ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Pound is predictable there
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pound on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pound turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Pound scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pound avoids a kick to the body.
Pound checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pound is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Pound lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pound lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pound takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Pound is rocked!#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Pound is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Pound walks straight into a right hand from Lee - that's dropped him! Lee jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pound from any more punishment! Pound complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee retains his lightweight title!
Morrison Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OMEGA NO SURRENDER
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee cracks Peacock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Peacock pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peacock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peacock obliges.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peacock lands a nice elbow.
Peacock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peacock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peacock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peacock taking a breather.#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Peacock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee looks to land a combination but Peacock avoids it well. #CL2#
Peacock instigates a clinch.
Peacock lands a nice knee to the body.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee works on Peacock's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Peacock.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a body shot but Peacock blocks it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Peacock.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peacock connects with a knee to the head.
Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Peacock misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Peacock slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Peacock throws a fast counter high kick but Lee manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peacock.
Peacock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peacock. Peacock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Lee blocks a head kick by Peacock.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Peacock fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Peacock looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Peacock just gets out of the way.
Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Peacock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peacock checks a low kick from Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Peacock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peacock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peacock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Peacock walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peacock wants to clinch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee sets himself, and Peacock steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peacock avoids the body shot from Lee.
Peacock throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee avoids the head kick by Peacock.
Peacock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drew Peacock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Peacock looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peacock moves away from the strike by Lee.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee catches Peacock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Peacock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peacock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peacock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee scores with a head kick. Peacock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Peacock is rocked!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Peacock.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peacock lands a jab.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee cracks Peacock with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Peacock wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Peacock wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Peacock.#T1#
Peacock lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peacock avoids the head kick by Lee.
Peacock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Peacock moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
Peacock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Lee catches Peacock right on the button with a cross.
Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peacock lands a jab to the head.
Lee lands with a straight right. Peacock didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Peacock.
Peacock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peacock blocks a jab.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peacock can do to turn this around?
Peacock is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Peacock is just out of range.
Peacock is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Peacock checks a leg kick.
Peacock tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee lands a nice hook to Peacock's body. Peacock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peacock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Peacock is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peacock is out of range.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peacock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peacock moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee sets himself, and Peacock steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Peacock moves out of range easily.
Lee throws the left hand but Peacock avoids the punch easily.
Lee scores with a head kick. Peacock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4##CL2#
Peacock instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Peacock.
Peacock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Peacock is stalling here.
Peacock landing knees to the head.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Peacock has him pressed against the cage.
Peacock scores with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Peacock has him pinned against the cage.
Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee pushes Peacock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Peacock blocks a head kick by Lee.
Peacock tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Peacock moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a low kick but Peacock moves out of range easily.
Peacock drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Peacock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Peacock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Peacock moved out of range.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Peacock avoids them all with ease.
Peacock tries to clinch up.#T1#
Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peacock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Peacock has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Lee pushes Peacock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Peacock.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peacock tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with some punches.
#T2#
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peacock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.
Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee thows a leg kick but Peacock checks it
and Peacock counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Peacock gets a clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peacock missing with knees to the body.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peacock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peacock.
Peacock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peacock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peacock doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Peacock cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peacock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Peacock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Peacock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Peacock drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Peacock stalls. #T4#
Peacock misses with an elbow strike.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a body shot from Peacock. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee sets himself, and Peacock steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Peacock has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Peacock won't allow it.
Peacock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee sets himself, and Peacock steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Peacock tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Peacock. Peacock maintains the clinch.
Peacock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Peacock just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Peacock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peacock throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Peacock counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Peacock to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Lee throws a leg kick but Peacock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peacock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A clash of legs there as Peacock blocks the low kick.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Peacock's knee but Peacock avoids it well.
Peacock scores with a head kick.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peacock moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Peacock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Lee with a jab.
Lee blocks a head kick by Peacock.
Peacock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Peacock closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Peacock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Peacock stalling the fight.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peacock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Peacock closes the distance and clinches.
Peacock controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Lee lands a right hand.
Peacock prevents the takedown attempt.
Peacock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee avoiding damage as Peacock throws knees to the body.
Peacock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Peacock prevents a body shot from Lee.
Peacock tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Peacock keeps him there for the moment.
Lee wants to break free but Peacock has control.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peacock lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Peacock digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peacock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Peacock blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Lee lands a nice hook to Peacock's body. Peacock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peacock tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peacock thinking.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses with a hook. Peacock ducked under it nicely.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Peacock doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peacock avoids the head kick by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Peacock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peacock.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lee cracks Peacock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Peacock.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peacock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Peacock counters by clinching up.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head.
Peacock looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Peacock tries to clinch up.#T2#
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Peacock's front leg but catches the back leg as Peacock tries to avoid it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peacock.
Lee throws a hook but Peacock blocks it.
Lee sets himself, and Peacock steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Peacock. Peacock maintains the clinch.
Lee misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peacock lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peacock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Peacock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Peacock takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Lee throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Peacock counters by moving into the clinch.
Peacock controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Peacock.
Peacock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Peacock.
Peacock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peacock tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands a left hand.
#T4#
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Peacock has the dominant position.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Lee misses.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peacock wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Peacock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Peacock trying to land knees to the body.
Peacock tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Peacock.
Peacock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peacock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peacock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drew Peacock.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Wilkinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilkinson throws out the jab.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilkinson jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee defending well as Wilkinson loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
letting Wilkinson counter with a right hand.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wilkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Wilkinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Wilkinson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Timothy Wilkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee lunges at Wilkinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilkinson's hand.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilkinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
#T2#
Wilkinson walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Wilkinson throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee works over Wilkinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkinson moves out of range easily.
Wilkinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Wilkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilkinson scores with a nice strike.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.#CL2#
Wilkinson has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee lands an uppercut.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Wilkinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Wilkinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson stalling the fight.
Wilkinson stalling in the clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
#T4##BC2#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilkinson.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee connects with the punch.
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilkinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Wilkinson misses with a looping left.
Lee moves out of range as Wilkinson strikes.
Wilkinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilkinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilkinson momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkinson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Wilkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Wilkinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee working aggressively here.
#T1#
Wilkinson looking to stall.
Wilkinson lands with a right to the head.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson throws a nice head kick!
Wilkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Wilkinson jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee. #T2#
Wilkinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkinson as he jumps to the side.
Wilkinson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Lee backing away here, and Wilkinson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilkinson misses with an uppercut.
Wilkinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilkinson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Wilkinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Wilkinson moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Wilkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Wilkinson.
Lee slips under a jab from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee misses with a combination
and Wilkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Wilkinson had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
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!
Nice jab there from Lee.
Wilkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee looks for a takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilkinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilkinson.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilkinson cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilkinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee clobbers Wilkinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilkinson tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee digs a good body shot into Wilkinson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Wilkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilkinson misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilkinson lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Wilkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilkinson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Wilkinson backpedaling.
Wilkinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilkinson connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.#T1#
Wilkinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilkinson throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilkinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Wilkinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilkinson.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a jab.
Wilkinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilkinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilkinson throws a big counter head kick but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lee blocks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Lee.#T3#
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee cracks Wilkinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilkinson on the side of the head.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilkinson slips a jab from Lee.#TD#
Wilkinson gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wilkinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Wilkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Wilkinson misses with a hook.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Wilkinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Wilkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson misses the shot to the body.
Wilkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Wilkinson settles back down.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilkinson feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Wilkinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Morrison Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Wilkinson looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee cracks Wilkinson with an open hand slap.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee throws the left hand but Wilkinson avoids the punch easily.
Wilkinson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilkinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands a body shot.
Wilkinson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Wilkinson lands with a cross.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilkinson misses the shot to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Lee misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Wilkinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Wilkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilkinson slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Wilkinson. #T2#
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee cracks the inside of Wilkinson's front leg.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkinson's head back.
Lee avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Wilkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Lee misses.
Wilkinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilkinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilkinson slips a jab from Lee.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Wilkinson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilkinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Wilkinson misses.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Wilkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Wilkinson settles back down.
Wilkinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Wilkinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilkinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilkinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilkinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries a low kick but Wilkinson avoids it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee throws a right hand that Wilkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkinson also avoids with ease.
Wilkinson misses with a hook.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilkinson. Wilkinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee had his way with Timothy Wilkinson in that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee throws a hook but Wilkinson avoids it easily.
Wilkinson feints a counter leg kick.
Wilkinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Lee.
As Lee backs off Wilkinson throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilkinson did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Wilkinson is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Wilkinson defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Wilkinson kicks off Lee and gets to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Wilkinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Wilkinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkinson feints a counter leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook
and Wilkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Timothy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wilkinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkinson.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Wilkinson.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilkinson.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilkinson.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilkinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Wilkinson misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilkinson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilkinson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Wilkinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Wilkinson slips under a jab.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Lee.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Lee. #BC2#
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilkinson!
#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Lee catches Wilkinson right on the button with a cross.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkinson off the cage and back into range.
Lee sizes up Wilkinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Wilkinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Wilkinson.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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SUMMER HEAT
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Thunda.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunda ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Thunda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunda has time to react.
Thunda moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee misses with an uppercut
letting Thunda counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a head kick that Thunda semi-blocks.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves out of range as Thunda strikes.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Thunda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunda.
Thunda throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunda moves away from the strike by Lee. #CL#
Lee has Thunda up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunda misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Thunda has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunda.
Thunda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thunda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee misses with some punches.
Thunda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thunda blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Thunda breaks from the clinch.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Thunda saw that one coming.
Thunda throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Thunda does no damage. #T2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thunda as he avoids it easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunda at a distance.
Thunda throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DJ Thunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunda misses with a body kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Lee sizes up Thunda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunda on the side of the head.
Thunda misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee 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.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Thunda staying out of range there.#T3#
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Thunda gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunda! But no joy.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Thunda's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Thunda.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunda moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunda misses with a looping left.
Thunda scores with a body shot.
Thunda connects with a looping right hand.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunda.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Thunda misses with a looping left.
Thunda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Thunda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Thunda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Thunda avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee backing away here, and Thunda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Thunda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Thunda.
A jab from Thunda misses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee blocks a head kick by Thunda.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunda throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Thunda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
letting Thunda counter with a right hand.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunda was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee defending well as Thunda loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Lee misses.
Thunda feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thunda lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thunda avoids the body shot from Lee.
Thunda dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunda throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunda counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Thunda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Thunda.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thunda's waist but Thunda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Thunda moves out of range.
A big right from Thunda misses. #T1#
Thunda looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
DJ Thunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Thunda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Thunda's head but Thunda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Thunda counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunda throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunda. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunda misses the target. #KD2#
Thunda drops Lee with a right and a left! Thunda comes rushing in but Lee regains his composure and manages to keep Thunda in guard.
#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunda forces his way into half guard.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Thunda controlling the action here. #T2#
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lee has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thunda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thunda!
Thunda controls the position from side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Thunda controls the position.#T3#
Lee tries to buck Thunda off but Thunda is having none of it.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Thunda is controlling well.
Thunda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunda not doing much here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lee looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thunda pushes past his half guard into mount!
Thunda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to hold on but Thunda pushes him away.
Thunda controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Thunda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lee lands a jab.
Thunda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thunda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Thunda is out of range.
Thunda looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee defending well as Thunda loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a head kick but Thunda moves out of range.
Thunda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Thunda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Thunda moved out of range nicely.
Thunda throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Nice defenses there by Lee.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thunda.
A big left from Thunda misses.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Thunda's shoulder, as Thunda tries to avoid the shot.
Thunda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunda.
Thunda scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a series of punches but Thunda avoids them all with ease.
Thunda throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Thunda ducks down to avoid it.
Thunda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunda misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee tries to bum rush Thunda with a series of wild strikes but Thunda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunda's head.
Thunda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Thunda avoids the head kick by Lee.
Thunda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thunda defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Thunda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Thunda misses with a wild combination.
Thunda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunda slips under a jab.
Thunda misses with a body shot.
Thunda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee scores with the left hand. Thunda knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunda lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Thunda fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Thunda is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee tests Thunda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Thunda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Thunda. Those never looked like landing.
Thunda with a hook.
Thunda throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunda circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws the left hand but Thunda avoids the punch easily.
Thunda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a hook
and Thunda counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Thunda fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunda fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunda slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Thunda takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses the jab.
Thunda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Thunda scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Thunda ducks down to avoid it.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee slips a straight right by Thunda.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunda staying out of range there.
Thunda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunda! But no joy.
Thunda delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but DJ Thunda just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Thunda throws a head kick that misses.
Thunda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thunda's hands.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Thunda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Thunda.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee. #SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thunda is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunda is defending well.
Thunda controls the position for a moment.
DJ Thunda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunda is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thunda isn't going anywhere.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thunda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunda wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is thwarting Thunda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Thunda is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Thunda is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thunda wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thunda is looking to land body kicks.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Thunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunda misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Thunda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Thunda manages to avoid it.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thundas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thunda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Thunda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunda stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunda misses with a looping right.
Thunda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunda misses with a body kick.
Thunda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee slips under a jab from Thunda.
Thunda misses with a straight right.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Thunda cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morrison Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thunda to the mat! Thunda manages to get full guard.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lee seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Thunda has recovered full guard.
Lee trying to control but Thunda is working from the bottom.
Thunda is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Thunda managing to control the position. #SUB#
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thunda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thunda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thunda! #REVB#
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thunda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Thunda defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Thunda desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Thunda won't allow it. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is keen to just control but Thunda is a slippery customer.#T3#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunda is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunda is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Thunda has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thunda is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thunda is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thunda is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thunda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thunda shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thunda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thunda wants to control but Lee postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Brawl 4 It All
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Franchise slips the punch.
A nice side step and Franchise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Franchise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee connects with the punch.
Franchise misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee slips a straight right by Franchise.
Lee blocks a jab.
Franchise slips a straight right by Lee.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Franchise against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Franchise blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franchise or not.
Lee lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Franchise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franchise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franchise throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Franchise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franchise.
Franchise has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Franchise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Franchise is rocked!
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Franchise should have avoided that one.
Franchise is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee drops Franchise with a huge uppercut! Franchise drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lee is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Generation X treme
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee misses with an uppercut. Humm saw that one coming.
Humm shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Lee catches Humm right on the button with a cross.
Humm shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Humm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Humm seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No luck for Humm with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Humm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee works Humm's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Humm on that attempt.
Humm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Humm shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Humm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Humm looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Humm drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humm postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Humm keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Humm trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Lee trying to control but Humm is working from the bottom.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Humm.
Humm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Humm pushes his legs off easily.
Humm connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Humm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Humm stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Humm postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Humm advances position into side control!
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Lee gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Humm 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! #REVB##SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Humm 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.
Humm is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T3#
Humm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.#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! #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Humm has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Humm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Humm tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Humm is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Humm, who protects the arm well.
Humm struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lee scores with a head kick. Humm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Humm shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Humm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Humm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Humm tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Humm shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Humm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Humm.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Humm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Good shot there by Lee.#ROC2#
Humm is rocked!
Humm with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Humm! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morrison Lee!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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