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Event:
S.A.F.O BMF #1
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Sin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Li gets tackled into the cage by Sin. Sin maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Li's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Abey Sin has been cut.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Li drives through and clinches with Sin against the cage.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Xi Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abey Sin.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sin moves into the clinch successfully.
Li tries to circle away but Sin has him pinned against the cage.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Sin's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Sin looking to score a takedown here. Li is defending well but Sin drives through and ends up in Li's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wants to stand up but Sin is controlling him.
Sin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li wants to stand but Sin is controlling the position.
Sin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sin wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sin gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Sin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Sin trying to control the position but Li is working away.
Li is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sin connects with a decent elbow.
Sin working the head and body with strikes.
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Li defending against the ground and pound.
Li is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Sin.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sin takes a little break here. Li wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sin controlling the position.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sin on the ground.
Sin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sin in side control, throwing shots but Li defends.
Sin throwing strikes but Li manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sin looks to move to half guard but instead Li has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abey Sin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sin wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Sin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li tries to kick Sin off but Sin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Li is trying to stand up here but Sin is controlling him well.
Sin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sin is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sin is working for a kimura here but Li manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sin's guard.
#SUB2#
Sin is looking for a triangle here but Li uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Abey Sin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Sin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sin wants to control but Li postures up.
Sin is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sin keeps trying to improve his position.
Sin is trying to work for a sweep but Li has mounted him!
Li is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sin is working to get back to half guard.
Sin controls the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xi Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abey Sin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Li darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Sin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li's guard.
Sin distracts Li with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sin throws a strike but Li rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sin with the ground and pound but Li uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sin wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Sin is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Sin postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Sin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sin.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sin landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Li is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Li has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Sin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Sin lands a couple of digs.
Sin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Li manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sin has Li in his guard.#REVR#
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Sin has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up. #SUB2#
Sin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sin, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abey Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Li!
Xi Li took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I feel I can move through this division. This isn't even my natural weight class. I'm coming out to end guys careers. Thanks to the fans and to my camp at So Cal Fight Club. We here now!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Sin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Hines shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sin is trying to defend but Hines finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hines prevents Sin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hines is working away from the top position though.
Sin is trying to control but Hines passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Sin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sin sneaks back into half guard.
Sin wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sin is pressing down on Hines's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hines has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sin is trying to control the position but Hines postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hines is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hines fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abey Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sin.
Hines cracks Sin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sin shoots for a takedown but Hines saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Sin tries to get set, Hines tries to push him back and clinch up but Sin manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sin is working for takedown but Hines is calmly controlling the position for now.
Micheal Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abey Sin.#TD2#
Sin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hines is trying to keep an underhook but Sin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hines is trying to escape back to his feet but Sin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3##SUB2#
Sin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hines, who protects the arm well.
Sin prevents Hines from escaping the position.
Hines is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hines is trying to stand back up but Sin is controlling him
Sin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hines does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sin prevents Hines from standing back up.
Sin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sin blocks the strikes from Hines.
Hines makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hines.
Sin passes into half guard.
Sin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hines! #T4#
Hines tries to reverse the position but Sin maintains control.
Sin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hines slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hines flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hines is trying to get back to full guard.
Hines on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines is trying to stand back up but Sin is controlling him
Sin uses his free foot to push down on Hines's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hines.
Hines gets back to half guard.
Hines is breathing heavily.
Sin wants to control but Hines is keeping him busy.
Sin working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abey Sin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sin shoots in but no luck this time.
Hines is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sin with a poor takedown
and Hines counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sin!
Sin tries to improve position but can't.
Hines throws a strike aimed at the side of Sin's head but Sin avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Sin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sin sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sin is trying to control but can't.
Sin tries to kick Hines off but Hines keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sin.
Hines swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Micheal Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abey Sin.#CL#
Hines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Hines shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hines is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hines tries to pull guard but Sin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hines is pressed up against the cage. Sin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hines down to the mat. Hines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Sin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sin darts in looking for a takedown but Hines gets double underhooks and turns Sin into the cage.
Hines scores with a hook.
Sin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hines sprawls well. Hines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sin is breathing heavily.#TD#
Hines scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hines presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sin working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Sin wants to control but Hines is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin holds on for dear life.
Sin wants to hold on but Hines pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Hines dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hines counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hines.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hines.
#BC#
Hines breaks the clinch.
Hines stuffs the takedown.
Hines dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hines rushes Sin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hines tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hines jumps guard.
Hines lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Sin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hines has picked Sin up and slammed him! Sin can't keep hold of the triangle and Hines manages to pass to side control!
Sin is looking to regain half guard here but Hines keeps moving and retains side control.
Sin is not content to let Hines control the position.
Sin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sin is looking for a sweep. Hines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sin wants to control but Hines is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hines trying to control the pace.
Hines has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Sin wants to improve his position but Hines is controlling well.
Sin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sin.#SU#
Sin is working an open guard so Hines takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sin misses with a takedown attempt
and Hines counters with a nice uppercut.
Micheal Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abey Sin.
Sin fails with the takedown.
It looked like Hines was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sin.#T4#
A jab from Hines finds it's way through Sin's defenses.
Sin shoots and misses #CL#
and Hines counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sin can do to turn this around?
Sin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sin gets a clinch.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hines prevents it.
#BC#
Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines punishes Sin's body with a nice straight punch.
Sin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hines is fending him off so far but Sin persists. Nope, Hines circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Hines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hines 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Hines!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Sin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Savage!
BOOM! Sin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sin avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Sin's attempts to control the action.
Sin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sin lands a couple of good shots and Savage has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sin scores with punches from the back.
#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Savage taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abey Sin!
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