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QFC Tournament 1070 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hassan (ranked 4185 p4p, 4192 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan moves forwards but Llewellyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llewellyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan slips a straight right by Llewellyn.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Llewellyn connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llewellyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Llewellyn throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Llewellyn digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Llewellyn misses the shot to the body.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Llewellyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
AJ Llewellyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llewellyn scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llewellyn misses with a looping right.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn scores with a shot to the body.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Llewellyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Llewellyn throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llewellyn throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Llewellyn scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Llewellyn lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llewellyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hassan rather than just go for the knockout.
Llewellyn connects with a single shot there.
Llewellyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Llewellyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Llewellyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hassan slips under a jab from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
Hassan moves forwards but Llewellyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Llewellyn misses.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Llewellyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Llewellyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Llewellyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Llewellyn misses the jab.
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Llewellyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Llewellyn throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan walks into a straight right hand from Llewellyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llewellyn cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Llewellyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hassan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Llewellyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Llewellyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Llewellyn scores with a body shot.
Llewellyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llewellyn throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
Llewellyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llewellyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hassan walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Llewellyn thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llewellyn throws a shot to the body.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Hassan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Llewellyn misses with a hook
and Hassan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Llewellyn's guard.
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llewellyn is keeping the position for now.
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
Llewellyn keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass.
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Llewellyn 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.
AJ Llewellyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hassan being controlled here momentarily.
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Llewellyn, not yet.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Llewellyn holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Llewellyn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Llewellyn controls Hassan momentarily but Hassan frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Llewellyn connects with a jab.
Llewellyn swings away with a body shot that misses
so Hassan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hassan slips nicely into half guard.
Hassan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Llewellyn trying to keep a closed guard but Hassan is proving a slippery customer.
Llewellyn pulls Hassan in close to prevent any damage.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hassan is fighting to break Llewellyn's control of his arms but Llewellyn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sam Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan stands up and waves to Llewellyn to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Hassan.
I think Llewellyn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Li Chow (ranked 4191 p4p, 4249 weight class) and Dingding BakDingding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Li Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dingding BakDingding!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BakDingding fails to land the takedown.
BakDingding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BakDingding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chow tries to bum rush BakDingding with a series of wild strikes but BakDingding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chow dodges the punch combination from BakDingding.
Chow throws a nice looking combination but BakDingding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow lands a nice shot that snaps BakDingding's head back.
BakDingding fails with the takedown.
BakDingding dodges the punch combination from Chow.
BakDingding throws a counter combo.
Chow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from BakDingding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow scores with a decent looking hook.
Chow throws a good cross that connects.
Chow swinging wildly here.
Chow walks into a straight right hand from BakDingding.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Chow. No joy for BakDingding on that attempt.
Li Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingding BakDingding.
BakDingding dives in and grabs Chow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes down on BakDingding's head and hops out.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BakDingding lands a nice looking body kick.
BakDingding doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a combination
and BakDingding counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
BakDingding feints and then cracks Chow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chow down.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BakDingding.
BakDingding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
BakDingding shoots in but no luck this time.
Chow throws a nice looking combination but BakDingding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BakDingding throws a fast counter high kick but Chow manages to duck under it in time.
Chow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BakDingding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but BakDingding persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BakDingding tries to clinch there but Chow circles away.
Chow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BakDingding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chow is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BakDingding.
BakDingding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but BakDingding persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BakDingding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BakDingding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
Chow throws a right and a left that BakDingding avoids nicely.
BakDingding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Chow. Those never looked like landing.
BakDingding unleashes a big counter combination but Chow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
BakDingding throws a nice looking combination but Chow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from BakDingding.
Chow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li Chow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BakDingding has a takedown stuffed.
Chow misses with a few strikes there.
BakDingding misses with a series of wild punches.
Chow tries to counter with a takedown but BakDingding is quick to defend against it.
A lazy left from Chow finds it's target.
Chow swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BakDingding tries to clinch but Chow moves out of range.
Chow gets caught napping as BakDingding dives in and scores a takedown. Chow manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Chow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chow throws a series of punches but BakDingding moves out of range.
Chow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chow scores with a shot to the body.
BakDingding blocks a jab.
BakDingding fails with the takedown.
Chow fails to land with a series of punches.
BakDingding tries to clinch but Chow is having none of it.
Li Chow is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
BakDingding wants to counter the offense by Chow and move into the clinch position.
Chow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Chow.
BakDingding wants to counter the offense by Chow and move into the clinch position.
BakDingding shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense.
Chow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BakDingding slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BakDingding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chow defends it nicely.
Li Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingding BakDingding.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
Chow tries to bum rush BakDingding with a series of wild strikes but BakDingding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BakDingding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li Chow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chow swinging wildly here.
BakDingding rushes Chow and presses him up against the cage.
BakDingding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chow struggles to land a body shot inside as BakDingding controls his hands.
BakDingding tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chow smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BakDingding shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chow as he avoids it easily.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chow throws a body punch but BakDingding moves out of range.
BakDingding shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense.
BakDingding moves in looking to clinch but Chow pushes him off.
BakDingding dives in for a single leg takedown but Chow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chow misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Chow - just one landing.
Chow throws a combination that misses
and BakDingding counters with a big head kick but Chow shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chow misses with a double jab.
Chow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck for BakDingding with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chow. BakDingding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
BakDingding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BakDingding tries to move into range but Chow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chow cracks BakDingding with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
BakDingding only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chow throws a hook but BakDingding avoids it easily.
BakDingding steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chow.
A punch combination from Chow misses.
BakDingding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but BakDingding persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow drops down looking for a counter takedown but BakDingding sprawls and moves away.
BakDingding wants to clinch up but Chow keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Chow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow gets tackled into the cage by BakDingding. BakDingding maintains the clinch.
Chow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BakDingding prevents a body shot from Chow.
BakDingding blocks a body shot from Chow.
Chow keeps control of BakDingding as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BakDingding decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Chow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
BakDingding dives in and grabs Chow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes down on BakDingding's head and hops out.
BakDingding throws a solid leg kick but Chow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at BakDingding.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
BakDingding tries to clinch there but Chow circles away.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
Chow cracks BakDingding with a good jab.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow gets tackled into the cage by BakDingding. BakDingding maintains the clinch.
BakDingding tries to break the clinch but Chow is controlling the position.
BakDingding fails to pull the fight into his guard.
BakDingding has a couple of punches blocked by Chow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow swings wildly with an uppercut but BakDingding uses good head movement to avoid it.
BakDingding tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chow smiles and moves away.
Li Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingding BakDingding.
BakDingding tries to clinch up but Chow circles away and keeps his distance.
Chow throws a combination that misses
and BakDingding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chow misses with a straight left.
BakDingding is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. BakDingding eats them both and turns towards Chow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from BakDingding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BakDingding avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BakDingding closes the distance and clinches up with Chow, looking for a takedown. BakDingding pushes Chow against the cage but Chow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chow throws a right and a left that BakDingding avoids nicely.
BakDingding doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
BakDingding misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BakDingding shoots in but Chow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
BakDingding misses with a takedown attempt - Chow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Chow misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow throws a hook to the side of BakDingding's head but BakDingding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BakDingding can do to turn this around?
Chow missing with a left hand there. BakDingding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chow throws a one two combo.
BakDingding slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
Chow throws a right hand that BakDingding ducks under and follows up with a left that BakDingding also avoids with ease.
Chow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chow wants it to stay on the feet.
BakDingding tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chow feinted with a counter takedown.
BakDingding slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
A slapping body kick lands there for BakDingding.
BakDingding tries to clinch up but Chow circles away and keeps his distance.
BakDingding tries to close the distance and clinch but Chow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from BakDingding.
BakDingding tries to clinch but Chow is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow looks to land a combination but BakDingding avoids it well.
Chow falls off balance throwing a combination
and BakDingding counters with a left and a right that stings Chow.
Chow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BakDingding goes for a double leg but Chow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chow continues to drive forward.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
BakDingding dives in for a single leg takedown but Chow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chow misses with a double jab.
Chow misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - BakDingding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
Dingding BakDingding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BakDingding throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Chow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight for Li Chow!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Li Chow!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Li Chow!
Li Chow wins by unanimous decision!
Li Chow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Fury (ranked 4186 p4p, 4466 weight class) and Davis McNally (ranked 513 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davis McNally!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury lunges at McNally with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNally's hand.
McNally moves forwards but Fury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McNally takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNally throws an off balance right hand
and Fury counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Fury.
McNally throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with an outside leg kick.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Fury lands but McNally takes it in his stride.
Davis McNally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNally throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury lands a nice hook to McNally's body. McNally takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McNally throws a lazy head kick
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury feints and then cracks McNally's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNally down.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
McNally swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
McNally throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNally throws an off balance right hand
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Fury lands a jab to McNally's midsection.
Fury gets caught napping as McNally dives in and scores a takedown. Fury manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fury manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McNally has clasped his hands together around Fury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
McNally lands a few punches from side control.
McNally is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fury will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McNally lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fury down.
 Fury is rocked!
McNally happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNally has an Americana. Fury didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McNally is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McNally hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davis McNally!
Davis McNally thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamal King (ranked 4196 p4p, 4201 weight class) and Aso Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kamal King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamal King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aso Rizal!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Rizal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rizal.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rizal.
Rizal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
Rizal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rizal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rizal swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rizal's guard.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizal is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but King frees his head nicely. Oh but Rizal has switched to an armbar! King is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aso Rizal!
During a confident post fight interview, Aso Rizal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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