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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Promises is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by last of the mohicans . Keeping Promises told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keeping Promises!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Promises sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li tries for a takedown but Promises sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li looks for a takedown but Promises sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li goes for a double leg but Promises avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Promises continues to drive forward.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Promises counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li's knee momentarily.
Promises bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Li misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Promises counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Promises scores with a leg kick.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Promises sprawls well. Promises wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Promises.
Promises replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li blocks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Promises.
Promises lands a nice looking body kick.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Promises but Promises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Promises replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Promises scores with a shot to the body.
Li tries for a takedown but Promises circles away easily
and Promises counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Promises!
Promises scores with a kick to the body.
Promises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Promises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Promises feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li tries for a takedown but Promises circles away easily
and Promises cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Promises throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keeping Promises is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Promises jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Promises's corner calls for a 1-2. Promises obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Promises lets loose with a powerful body kick. Li will feel that in the morning.
Promises throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Promises. That one must have hurt.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Promises.
A solid leg kick lands there for Promises.
Promises cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
A solid body kick from Promises.
Promises throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Promises has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Promises circles away from the clinch attempt.
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Li crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Promises - the referee stops the clock and Li gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Promises. Li manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Promises.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
Promises pushes Li away with a front kick.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Promises lands with a nice body punch.
Promises lets loose with a powerful body kick. Li will feel that in the morning.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Promises finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Promises throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Promises throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Promises throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Li.
Promises's corner calls for a 1-2. Promises obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Promises catches Li with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Promises bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Promises, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
Promises feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Li is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Promises manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Promises lands a nice shot to the body.
Promises scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Promises explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Promises lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Promises, as that shot connected.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
Promises fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Promises thumps Li with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Promises lands a jab to the head.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Promises has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Promises fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Li misses with a shot to the body
and Promises counters with a solid body kick.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Promises counters with a straight right hand.
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
Promises lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Li might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Promises feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
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 takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Promises connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Promises lands a nice looking body shot.
Promises connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Li. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
Li walks forward, straight into a front kick from Promises.
Promises lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Promises scores with a shot to the body.
Promises bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Promises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Promises thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Promises fakes the leg kick and cracks Li in the body.
Li takes one on the button.
Li walks forward, straight into a front kick from Promises.
An inside leg kick lands from Promises.
Promises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keeping Promises seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Promises keeps the fight on the outside.
Promises was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Promises but Promises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Promises throws a good cross that connects.
Promises takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises scoring well with a low kick there.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Promises counters with a body kick.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Promises lands a jab.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Promises appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Promises connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Promises lands a nice shot to the body.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Promises, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Promises against the cage but Promises circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
Li's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Promises connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Promises keeps Li at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Promises. That's going to slow Li down.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Promises. That one must have hurt.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Promises. Promises obviously looking to wear him down.
Li needs to keep his hands up - Promises had a free shot at his head there.
Promises throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises thows a body kick. Li tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises lets loose with a powerful body kick. Li will feel that in the morning.
Promises with a hook.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
A good leg kick by Promises.
Promises is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Good leg kick by Promises there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Promises connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Promises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Promises scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Promises tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Promises to the ground. Promises escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Promises tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Promises lands with a kick to the temple. Li shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Li fails with the takedown
and Promises makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Li fails with the takedown.
Promises is trying to counter with his kicks.
Promises throws a head kick that Li semi-blocks.
Promises thuds his shin into the meat of Li's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Promises. That's going to slow Li down.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Promises.
Promises tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Promises thuds his shin into the meat of Li's side.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Promises but Promises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Promises tries a quick counter leg kick but Li is wise to it.
Promises scores with a jab to the jaw.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
Promises looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Promises - that will leave a mark!
Promises plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Promises can pounce on him.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Promises avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Promises tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Promises lands an impressive looking overhand right. Li doesn't seem phased though.
Promises delivers a nice body kick.
Promises pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Promises tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Li with a poor takedown
and Promises counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Promises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with a takedown
and Promises connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Promises avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
Promises connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Promises as Li shoots in.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Li sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Li takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Promises there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Promises.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Promises can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Promises.
Promises lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Promises.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
A decent looking cross lands there for Promises.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Promises gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Promises.
Promises buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Promises finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Promises counters with a good low kick that Li was not able to check.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Promises.
Promises looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Promises throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Li misses
and Promises cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Promises pushes Li away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Li is looking to wear down Promises with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Jason Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keeping Promises is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Promises.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keeping Promises comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Promises has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keeping Promises!
Keeping Promises tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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