PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Li
vs
Washington

180 cm
24
230 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

198 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
John Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like George Washington has been cut.
Washington lands a nice looking body kick.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Washington 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Washington shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Washington shoots in.
Li is looking for a counter combo.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Li.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.
Li avoids the body shot from Washington .
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Washington slips under a jab from Li.
George Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Washington 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Washington shoots in.
Washington looks winded!
Li lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li has control of Washington 's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Li gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Li wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Washington 's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Washington 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Li.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .

Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
Li wants to control but Washington postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Washington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Li rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Washington 's guard! Nice work there by Li!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li passes Washington 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington is trying to control but Li manages to pass to mount!
Washington is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington regains half guard.

Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Washington 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Li enables Washington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Li manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Li pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington 's guard.

Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.

Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
George Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.

Washington has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.

Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Washington .
Li is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington 's head.

Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Washington .

Washington is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li postures up.
Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Washington shoots and misses
and Li counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Li misses with a looping left.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
George Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
Li lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
Li is looking for a counter combo.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Li!
An out of breath John Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, George Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I try harder '.