PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armbar Americana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Xiaolong
vs
Americana

173 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Li Xiaolong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armbar Americana!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Americana moves out of range.
Xiaolong tries to clinch there but Americana circles away.

Xiaolong takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Americana takes an elbow to the temple.
Americana tries to pull guard but Xiaolong won't allow it.
Americana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong trying to land knees to the body.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong stalling in the clinch but Americana improves position.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow.

Americana has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xiaolong regains guard immediately.
Xiaolong can't keep his opponent in guard - Americana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xiaolong tries to get to full guard but Americana has control of the leg.

Americana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xiaolong defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Americana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xiaolong defends it well.

Americana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Americana is looking to advance position but Xiaolong won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Americana trying to pass the guard but Xiaolong defending well.

Americana seems to be working for a kimura but Xiaolong defends the submission attempt.

Americana is working for a submission of some sort.
Americana looks gassed!
Americana is looking to take a break and control but Xiaolong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americana wants to free his trapped foot but Xiaolong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xiaolong is looking for a sweep. Americana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xiaolong misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong is looking to clinch.
Americana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Americana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americana wants to pass the guard but Xiaolong is keeping the position.
Americana slips nicely into half guard.

Americana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Americana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiaolong keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Americana passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armbar Americana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaolong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Americana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Americana wants to control from the top but Xiaolong keeps moving.
Americana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Americana passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Xiaolong!
Americana tries to control but Xiaolong wriggling away.

Americana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Americana is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americana seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Xiaolong is holding on tight.
Xiaolong is looking to improve his position but Americana isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Xiaolong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Americana.
Americana looking to control but Xiaolong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Americana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Americana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Xiaolong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Xiaolong and Americana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xiaolong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Americana on the ground.
Xiaolong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Americana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xiaolong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Americana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xiaolong prevents Americana from improving position.
Americana takes a little break here. Xiaolong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Americana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Americana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xiaolong, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Americana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xiaolong, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armbar Americana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Xiaolong tries to clinch but Americana moves away

and Americana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Xiaolong!

Americana looking to secure an arm triangle but Xiaolong defends it well.
Xiaolong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Americana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Xiaolong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Xiaolong and Americana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xiaolong prevents Americana from improving position.
Americana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americana trying to control the action but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
Xiaolong is looking for a sweep.
Americana tries to advance to mount but Xiaolong denies him.
Americana trying to control the position but Xiaolong is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Americana tries for a kimura but Xiaolong is defending well.
Xiaolong is looking to reverse the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xiaolong misses with a looping right.
Americana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Americana avoids the head kick by Xiaolong.
Americana throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Americana takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is looking to land body kicks.
Xiaolong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Americana throws a head kick that misses
and Xiaolong counters with a leg kick.

Americana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xiaolong to the mat! Xiaolong manages to get full guard.
Xiaolong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Americana wants to pass the guard but Xiaolong is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xiaolong's guard.
Xiaolong trying to control from the bottom.
Americana tries to pass to full mount but Xiaolong defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiaolong is staying active underneath Americana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Americana trying to pass the guard but Xiaolong defending well.
Li Xiaolong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armbar Americana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Americana takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armbar Americana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Americana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armbar Americana!