PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Long Li
vs
Woods

172 cm
29
150 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

155 cm
28
130 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woods.
Li misses with a leg kick.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woods shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li throws a leg kick

and Woods counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li is stalling here.
Woods has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woods throws an elbow that misses.
Woods lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Li misses with a leg kick
and Woods makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Woods blocks the leg kick.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Li throws a low kick, looking for Woods's leg but Woods calmly moves out of range.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a body kick.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
Woods checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Woods is trying desperately to land a takedown but Li is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Woods.
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
Xiao Long Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Li counters with an inside leg kick.
Woods looks gassed!
Woods checks a low kick from Li.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li throws a lazy head kick
and Woods counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Woods saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woods closes the distance looking to clinch
and Li counters with a body kick.
Xiao Long Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li misses with a shot to the body

and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woods.
Li is struggling to control the position.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Li just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li tries a body shot but Woods blocks it.
Li misses with a body punch.
Woods wants to take the fight to the mat but Li manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li misses with a head kick.
Jack Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Woods tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Woods avoids the body shot from Li.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woods looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Li finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Li throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Li throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Li misses.
Woods tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a nice leg kick.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods shoots and misses
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Li cracks the inside of Woods's front leg.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Li thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Li feints and then cracks Woods's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woods down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li lets loose with a powerful body kick. Woods will feel that in the morning.
Li throws a push kick but Woods slaps the foot to one side.
Woods checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Woods fails with the takedown.
Woods's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li misses with a leg kick.
Woods avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods misses with a takedown
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Li throws a leg kick but Woods checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick.
Woods checks the leg kick nicely there.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Woods shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Jack Woods has been cut.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Li is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods checks a low kick from Li.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Li tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiao Long Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a leg kick but Woods sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Woods's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Li misses with a hook to the body

and Woods counters with a nice double leg into side control. Li won't be happy with that.
Woods creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Li sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Woods off and has taken his back!
Woods looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Li keeps control of the position as Woods tries to break free.
Li controlling from the back.
Woods rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Woods wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li controlling the action here.
Xiao Long Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Woods is pressing down on Li's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woods being controlled here, momentarily.

Xiao Long Li has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Woods makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Li really felt that one!
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Woods tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Li is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Woods down.
Woods fails with the takedown
and Li counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Woods is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Woods.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Woods down.
Li throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods checks a leg kick.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Woods's knee but Woods avoids it well.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li misses with a leg kick.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Li misses with a body kick.
Jack Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods moves out of range as Li strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Long Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!

Xiao Long Li wins by unanimous decision!
Xiao Long Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.