PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom DeLuise has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Howard Li's chin.

Li
vs
DeLuise

174 cm
35
165 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

177 cm
38
165 lbs
27 - 15 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuise missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from DeLuise.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeLuise to score with a decent uppercut.
Li throws a nice looking combination but DeLuise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeLuise.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DeLuise lands with a shot to the body.
DeLuise slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeLuise lands an overhand right.
Li throws a head kick that DeLuise semi-blocks.
DeLuise throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a few strikes there.
DeLuise jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Li lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Li throws a leg kick but DeLuise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Li does no damage.

DeLuise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Li is trying to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling him.
DeLuise working aggressively here.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
DeLuise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li connects with a body shot.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeLuise has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeLuise moves out of range of the body kick from Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.
Li tries to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLuise.
DeLuise pushes Li back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li tries to circle away but DeLuise has him pinned against the cage.
Li is trying to break the clinch but DeLuise has him pressed against the cage.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLuise backwards.
DeLuise is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.
DeLuise lands a right hand.
DeLuise keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeLuise scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li tries to break free but DeLuise pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but DeLuise won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li is breathing heavily.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

DeLuise darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
DeLuise has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from DeLuise as the two fighters clinch.
DeLuise lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Li tries to counter by clinching up but DeLuise breaks away and moves out of range.
Li throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeLuise on the side of the head.
Li slips a jab from DeLuise.
Li defending well as DeLuise loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Li.
As DeLuise tries to get set, Li tries to push him back and clinch up but DeLuise manages to avoid the attempt.
DeLuise jabs at Li's body.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuise's shoulder, as DeLuise tries to avoid the shot.
DeLuise throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeLuise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuise tries to clinch up.
DeLuise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Li digs a good hook to DeLuise's body.
DeLuise moves away from the strike by Li.
As Li backs off DeLuise throws a huge counter combo but Li manages to avoid it all.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the head.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li is looking to counter the offense by DeLuise and move into the clinch.
DeLuise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeLuise! But no joy.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
DeLuise throws a lazy head kick

and Li counters by moving into the clinch.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from DeLuise.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuise lands with a left to the head.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Li is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeLuise blocks an uppercut.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
DeLuise manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but DeLuise won't allow it.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeLuise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeLuise scores with a hook to the body.
DeLuise has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from DeLuise.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeLuise lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
Li has had enough of the clinch but DeLuise keeps him there for the moment.
Li is trying to break free.
DeLuise has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeLuise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
DeLuise content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeLuise presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li is trying to force a seperation but DeLuise has the dominant position.
Dom DeLuise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeLuise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeLuise is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeLuise lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
DeLuise unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Li! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but DeLuise is unloading with more strikes now! Li drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.