PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fabolous - 'Breathe'. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

King
vs
Li

200 cm
26
255 lbs
1 - 14 - 0

190 cm
25
255 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a series of strikes that have Li backpedaling.
King misses with a double jab

so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li advances to half guard.
King landing a few short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is looking to escape.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Li perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Li 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.

Li stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows King to get to his feet.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
King is breathing heavily.
King misses with a combination

and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.

Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!

Li gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.

Li stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt King!

King is rocked!

Li stands up and waves to King to follow him.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Li shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Li slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Li lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). William Li!
William Li very nearly forgot to thank Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.