PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fizzlebeef's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law a. Roll Fizzlebeef had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fizzlebeef
vs
Xiaolong

174 cm
40
153 lbs
33 - 16 - 2

173 cm
32
158 lbs
24 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Steel Penn's All 160

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 33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roll Fizzlebeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlebeef darts in looking for a takedown but Xiaolong gets double underhooks and turns Fizzlebeef into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Xiaolong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef tries to score a body lock takedown but Xiaolong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roll Fizzlebeef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Roll Fizzlebeef has been cut.
Fizzlebeef jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiaolong walks away with a smile on his face. Fizzlebeef gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xiaolong jabs at Fizzlebeef's body.
Xiaolong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fizzlebeef.
Xiaolong connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Fizzlebeef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fizzlebeef shoots in but no luck this time.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. Fizzlebeef looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fizzlebeef tries for a takedown but Xiaolong circles away easily
enabling Xiaolong to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzlebeef will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xiaolong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands a slapping body shot.
Xiaolong scores with a nice strike.
Fizzlebeef takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiaolong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xiaolong connects with an inside leg kick.
Fizzlebeef shoots in but no luck this time.
Fizzlebeef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaolong can pounce on him.
Xiaolong digs a good body shot into Fizzlebeef's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaolong delivers a nice body kick.

Xiaolong clinches.
Fizzlebeef tries to pull guard but Xiaolong won't allow it.
Fizzlebeef wants to break free but Xiaolong has control.
Fizzlebeef blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
A bit of stalling here from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong is working Fizzlebeef over against the ropes.
Xiaolong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fizzlebeef backwards.
Xiaolong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fizzlebeef.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fizzlebeef backwards.
Fizzlebeef is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiaolong is defending well.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Xiaolong.

Fizzlebeef lands a takedown into guard.
Xiaolong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fizzlebeef trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is trying to control the position but Fizzlebeef postures up.
Xiaolong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Li Xiaolong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fizzlebeef fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiaolong scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef is defended easily by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fizzlebeef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xiaolong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fizzlebeef looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef dives in and grabs Xiaolong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiaolong pushes down on Fizzlebeef's head and hops out.
Fizzlebeef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xiaolong circles away.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiaolong tries to sprawl out of it but Fizzlebeef keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Xiaolong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fizzlebeef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiaolong.

Xiaolong clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Xiaolong.
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!
Xiaolong lands a body shot.
Xiaolong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiaolong stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiaolong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xiaolong gets through Fizzlebeef's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Xiaolong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xiaolong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roll Fizzlebeef's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Xiaolong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fizzlebeef takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xiaolong as he jumps to the side.
Xiaolong scores with a leg kick.
Xiaolong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiaolong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fizzlebeef doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fizzlebeef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiaolong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fizzlebeef on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Fizzlebeef is rocked!
Xiaolong scores with a body shot.
Oh Fizzlebeef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Fizzlebeef down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Xiaolong closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong stops a takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Xiaolong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fizzlebeef takes an elbow to the temple.
Xiaolong pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Fizzlebeef! Xiaolong unloads with more strikes and Fizzlebeef sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Xiaolong!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Xiaolong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roll Fizzlebeef spoke after the fight, saying 'This maybe my last fight. Will go home and sit down with my trainers, my family and will make a decision then. I'm getting old and don't want to stick around too long. Thanks to my fans you guys are the best and thanks to the orgs that I fought in over the years and yeah this might be it for me.'.