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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and Lee ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Nucombe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Lee has his hands on Nucombe's head, controlling the position.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nucombe has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Nucombe content to control rather than advance.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Nucombe prevents Lee from improving his position.#T2#
Nucombe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nucombe trying to control the pace.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe 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.
Let's hope that Nucombe 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.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nucombe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nucombe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nucombe won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T6#
Nucombe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nucombe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Nucombe#T7#
A lull in the action here as Nucombe stalls from top position.
Lee is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it.
Nucombe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nucombe taking a breather here. #T8#
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nucombe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nucombe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Lee regains half guard.
Nucombe 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 wants to improve his position but Nucombe is controlling well.
Lee trying to control here.
#T10#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Nucombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to control but Nucombe postures up.
Lee moves into full guard.
Nucombe preventing the sweep. #T11#
Nucombe looking to pass the guard.
Lee is trying to keep Nucombe in close.
#SUB#
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nucombe stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nucombe! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (10) Nucombe
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Nucombe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Lee is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
Nucombe controls the position from side control.#T13#
Nucombe working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Nucombe advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (12) Nucombe
Nucombe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Nucombe 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 wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nucombe has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (15) Nucombe
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the position but Nucombe manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mike Lee had this to say: 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Crabs looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crabs - that will leave a mark!
Crabs wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Crabs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crabs throws a body kick that misses.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crabs misses with a body kick.
Mikey Crabs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a leg kick but Crabs moved away.
As Lee tries to get set, Crabs tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Crabs throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Crabs pushes him off.
Crabs throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee works over Crabs's head and body with a nice combination.
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!#KD2#
Lee drops Crabs with a left right combo! Lee follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Crabs is rocked!#SUB2#
Lee has hold of Crabs's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Crabs tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lee cranks the arm and Crabs screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Crabs, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Lee!
Mike 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:
Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Mike Lee has been cut.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cobb forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Lee is rocked!
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Cobb keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esmond Cobb!
The defeated Mike Lee had this to say: 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '. |
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Event:
Highland 66
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Haber as Lee shoots in.#TD#
Haber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Haber scoring with punches and elbows.
Haber scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Haber working the ground and pound. #T1#
Lee is not content to let Haber control the position.
Haber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Haber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Haber working away.
Haber controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haber lands a nice forearm strike.
Haber scores with punches from side control.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haber connects with a decent elbow.
Lee prevents Haber from moving into mount.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Haber wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Haber is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Haber content to stall in guard here.
Haber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Haber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Haber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee is trying to keep Haber in close.
Haber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Haber slips an elbow through the middle.
Haber wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee trying to control the position.
Haber won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Haber 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.
Haber working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waramunt Haber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Haber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Haber wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haber doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Haber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Lee!
After winning the bout, Mike 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:
Highland 57
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Uua defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Uua connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Uua.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uua can pounce on him.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Uua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee tries to clinch up but Uua circles away and keeps his distance.
Uua slips a jab from Lee.
As Lee backs off Uua throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Uua.
Lee blocks a head kick by Uua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uua as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uua, as that shot connected.
Uua lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Uua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Uua.
Uua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a right and a left that Uua avoids nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Uua is having none of it.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uua misses with a few strikes there.
Uua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Uua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee wants to clinch up but Uua keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uua works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Lee is rocked!#T2#
A good leg kick by Uua.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uua Throws a clean left jab. Uua Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lee's chin! Lee crumbles to the ground and Uua follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Uua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chaghagan Uua!
Post fight, Chaghagan Uua stared into the camera and said 'He who wants to build high must dig deep.'.
In defeat, Mike Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '. |
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Event:
Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee moves to clinch but Leyton breaks away #TD#
and Leyton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
Leyton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.
Leyton won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leyton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Leyton defends easily.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Leyton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee looking to control.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself. #T3#
Leyton advances position into side control!
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton staying calm.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leyton taking a breather here.
Lee tries to bench press Leyton off him but Leyton keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Leyton working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Leyton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leyton cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Leyton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Leyton just content to control the position.
Lee is trying to control Leyton's posture but Leyton avoids it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Leyton wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Leyton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leyton working the body and head with strikes.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Leyton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Leyton 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.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leyton slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leyton prevents Lee from improving his position.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leyton 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.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leyton.
Lee wants to clinch#TD#
so Leyton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Leyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leyton has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leyton stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Leyton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lee covers up, he's hurt! Leyton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Leyton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Leyton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Mike Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '. |
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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego with a nice cross.
Juan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Diego and sends Lee crashing to the mat! Diego follows him down to the mat - Lee regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Lee is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike Lee has been cut.
Diego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Diego finish him?
Lee wants to control but Diego is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diego is staying active.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Diego is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Diego missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Diego sits in half guard.
Diego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Lee tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Lee is not content to let Diego control the position.
We've been hearing that Diego has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego trying to control the pace.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.
Diego throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diego 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. Diego manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Lee stops Diego from standing up. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Diego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diego manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Diego 's guard.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee passes Diego 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diego to regain full guard.
Lee prevents Diego from getting back to his feet.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Diego keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee postures up in Diego 's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Lee jumps guard but Diego stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Diego turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diego looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lee slips a straight right by Diego .
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego blocks a head kick by Lee.
Diego tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.#CL#
Diego rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Diego manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Diego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diego manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Diego 's guard. #T1#
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Mike Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Diego slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diego should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Diego 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 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Lee!
Our winner, Mike 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:
Highland 26
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Wassermann.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a good body shot.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wassermann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
KJ Wassermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wassermann works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Wassermann lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Wassermann counters with a right hand to the body.
Wassermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wassermann with a nice cross.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Wassermann knocks Lee out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KJ Wassermann!
A victorious KJ Wassermann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mike Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '. |
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Event:
Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Starr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Starr. Those never looked like landing.
Starr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Starr lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Starr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Starr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starr lands a right hook to the body.
Starr digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Starr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Starr jabs at Lee's body.
Starr lands a nice shot to the body.
Starr connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Starr leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Starr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Starr punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Starr works the jab nicely.
Starr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.#T2#
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starr.
Starr lands a jab to the nose.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Starr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Starr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Starr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Starr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Starr sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starr scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starr pinned against the cage. Starr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starr connects with a body shot.
Starr lands with a shot to the body.
Starr scores with a hook.
Starr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Starr lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matt Starr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starr jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Starr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Starr breaks the clinch.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Starr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Starr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starr's waist but Starr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Starr lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Starr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Starr.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Starr, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starr scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Starr dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Starr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Matt Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr jabs at Lee's body.
Starr works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Starr jabs at Lee's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Starr digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Nice body punch from Starr.
Starr lands a right hook to the body.
Matt Starr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starr scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Starr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A jab from Starr finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Starr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Starr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Nice body punch from Starr.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Starr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Starr.
Starr jabs at Lee's body.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Starr works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Starr finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Starr lands with a cross. #T4#
Lee fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Starr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
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 working a defensive guard here.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Starr passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starr prevents Lee from improving his position.
Starr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Starr seems content to control.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Starr has control of the leg.
Starr wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Starr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Starr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Starr lands a jab-cross combination.
Starr swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Starr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Starr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left lands for Starr.#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Starr lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starr scores with a body shot.
Starr throws a shot to the body.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Starr thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Starr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starr connects with a jab.
Starr cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Starr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starr scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Nice shot by Starr.
A lazy body kick from Lee #TD2#
and Starr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Starr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starr is one step ahead there.
Starr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Starr advances to half guard.
Starr trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Starr content to control rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mike Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starr is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Starr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starr 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Starr! |
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Event:
Highland 8
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
Vlad Pirtov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 164.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Mike Lee was cancelled. |
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