PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson has chosen Obscura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derrick Jameson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jia Le Li's chin.

Le Li
vs
Jameson

185 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li throws a push kick but Jameson slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Jameson misses.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Jameson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jameson throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Jameson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li dodges the punch combination from Jameson.

Li darts in and clinches Jameson up against the cage.
Li stalls.
Jameson blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jameson.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jameson blocks it with crossed arms.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Jia Le Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jameson.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Jameson's takedown attempt.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jameson gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Jameson is out of range.
Derrick Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a body kick.
Li cracks the inside of Jameson's front leg.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Jameson.
Jameson checks a low kick from Li.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Jameson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jameson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jameson's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li checks the leg kick.
Jameson throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Li avoids the head kick by Jameson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li motions for Jameson to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jameson moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson connects with a looping right hand.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of 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 Jia Le Li will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Li wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Jameson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li digs a good hook to Jameson's body.
Li throws a leg kick but Jameson checks it.
Jameson checks a low kick from Li.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Li dips to his left and cracks Jameson with an uppercut!
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li dodges the punch combination from Jameson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Li connects with a body shot.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Li tries to land a front kick but Jameson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jameson misses with a combination
and Li counters with a left and a right that stings Jameson.
Jameson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Li slips under a jab from Jameson.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Jameson.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jameson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
Li is looking to slow Jameson down with leg kicks.
Jameson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li throws a combination. Jameson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Li lands a body shot.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Jameson moves out of range of the body kick from Li.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Jameson dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li scores with a kick to the midsection.
Li feints and then cracks Jameson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jameson down.
Jameson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jameson moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Jameson misses with a looping left.
Jameson throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Jameson checks it.
Li slips under a jab.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li is looking to chop away at Jameson's legs.
A clash of legs there as Jameson blocks the low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jameson scores with a four punch combination!
Derrick Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jameson's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Li connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jameson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jameson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jia Le Li 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. This is the final round!

Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jameson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jameson.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li has Jameson pushed against the cage.
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jia Le Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jameson.
Jameson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jameson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li pulls guard.
Li managing to control the position.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.

Jameson throws a sloppy strike and Li has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jameson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Li!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jia Le Li!