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JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 4566 p4p, 25484 weight class) and Tom Drechsler (ranked 389 p4p, 454 weight class). Drechsler has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Drechsler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drechsler misses with a few strikes there.
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drechsler stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Drechsler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Drechsler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drechsler feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Drechsler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drechsler preventing the sweep.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Drechsler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drechsler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drechsler has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drechsler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drechsler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Drechsler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Drechsler has control of the leg.
Drechsler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drechsler tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
Drechsler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drechsler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Drechsler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drechsler throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drechsler controlling from the top position.
Drechsler stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Drechsler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Drechsler is controlling well.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Drechsler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drechsler.
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drechsler passes to side control.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Drechsler keeps moving and retains side control.
Drechsler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Drechsler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drechsler trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drechsler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drechsler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drechsler.
Drechsler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Taylor to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor dives in and grabs Drechsler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drechsler pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Drechsler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drechsler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Drechsler is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler trying to control the pace.
Drechsler trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Taylor gets full guard.
Drechsler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drechsler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drechsler has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Drechsler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drechsler is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Drechsler off! Drechsler jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Drechsler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drechsler is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drechsler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drechsler decides to stand back up. Drechsler steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drechsler digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Drechsler is stalling here.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drechsler is trying to trip Taylor. He has hold of a leg but Taylor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drechsler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drechsler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Drechsler defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drechsler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drechsler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drechsler working away.
Drechsler controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drechsler stands up.
Tom Drechsler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Drechsler. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drechsler is posturing up here but Taylor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Drechsler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Drechsler has to tap! Slick submission there by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Baetens (ranked 3653 p4p, 4909 weight class) and Kino Martinez (ranked 229 p4p, 262 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Baetens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kino Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baetens walks into a jab.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baetens throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baetens has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Baetens tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Baetens jumps into guard, dragging Martinez to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baetens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Baetens is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baetens is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Martinez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baetens is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
Martinez throws an elbow but Baetens slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez wants to control but Baetens is keeping him busy.
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baetens tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez with the ground and pound but Baetens regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baetens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Baetens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Baetens is working away.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Baetens dodges it nicely.
Baetens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baetens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Baetens. Baetens gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Baetens's head back.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Baetens misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Baetens is out of range.
Martinez lands with a hook. Baetens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Baetens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baetens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Baetens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens darts in trying to clinch
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Baetens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baetens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Baetens blocks a leg kick.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Kino Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baetens shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baetens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baetens looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez throws a counter combo.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baetens down to the mat. Baetens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baetens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baetens tries to clinch
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Baetens wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baetens throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Baetens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baetens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo Baetens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Baetens didn't see that one coming.
Baetens tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baetens throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Baetens fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baetens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Baetens shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez 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!
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.
Baetens thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lorenzo Baetens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand.
Baetens moves into the clinch successfully.
Baetens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baetens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Baetens should have avoided that one.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Baetens tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Baetens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Baetens moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baetens closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Baetens.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez works over Baetens's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Baetens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baetens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baetens checks a leg kick.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Baetens avoids nicely.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baetens tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Baetens backing up. Baetens nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand.
Baetens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez stalks Baetens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baetens's face. Baetens staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez moves out of range as Baetens throws a body kick.
Baetens closes the distance and clinches.
Baetens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baetens tries to clinch up.
Baetens doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baetens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baetens instigates a clinch.
Baetens tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez tries to circle away but Baetens has him pinned against the cage.
Baetens is stalling here.
Baetens drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez trying to control but Baetens is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo Baetens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kino Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baetens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kino Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Beetle Juice (ranked 3457 p4p, 24423 weight class) and Jimmy Banton (ranked 220 p4p, 275 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beetle Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Banton!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juice with a poor takedown
and Banton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice passes Banton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juice wants to work for an arm triangle but Banton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juice is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Juice moves nicely into side control.
Juice has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Banton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Juice yanks on the arm and Banton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Juice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beetle Juice!
A victorious Beetle Juice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Faustyn Fleszar (ranked 3034 p4p, 5238 weight class) and The Viktor (ranked 197 p4p, 268 weight class). Faustyn Fleszar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Viktor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faustyn Fleszar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, The Viktor!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleszar misses with a looping left.
Viktor connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Fleszar.
A jab from Fleszar misses.
Fleszar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viktor scores with a nice head shot.
Fleszar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viktor throws a front kick that sends Fleszar stumbling back into the cage.
Fleszar drives through and clinches with Viktor against the cage.
Viktor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleszar lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
Fleszar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Viktor tries to pull guard but Fleszar won't allow it.
Fleszar cracks Viktor with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Fleszar.
Fleszar lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
Viktor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fleszar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from Viktor is predictable there
and Fleszar counters by moving into the clinch.
Fleszar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleszar lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleszar keeps control of Viktor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fleszar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viktor.
Faustyn Fleszar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Viktor.
Viktor looks winded!
Fleszar pushes Viktor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleszar.
Fleszar scores with a hook to the body.
Fleszar pushes Viktor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fleszar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleszar.
A shot in the inside from Fleszar.
Fleszar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fleszar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fleszar lands a body punch.
Fleszar lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleszar.
Fleszar gets through Viktor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleszar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleszar lands a left hand.
 Viktor is rocked!
Fleszar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viktor is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleszar finish him?
Viktor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleszar.
Fleszar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viktor.
Fleszar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleszar has a couple of punches blocked by Viktor.
Fleszar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viktor seems to have recovered his senses.
Viktor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fleszar walks away with a smile on his face. Viktor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viktor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viktor cracks Fleszar with an open hand slap.
Fleszar throws an overhand right that drops Viktor like a sack of potatoes! Fleszar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faustyn Fleszar!
A relieved looking Faustyn Fleszar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhun Li (ranked 3083 p4p, 3612 weight class) and Phishiji Zamu (ranked 340 p4p, 379 weight class). Phishiji Zamu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhun Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Zamu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zamu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li moves to clinch but Zamu breaks away
and Zamu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhun Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zamu counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamu throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Zamu pushes him off.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zamu scores with a hook.
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zamu throws a one two combo.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li wants to clinch up but Zamu keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Zamu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamu.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zamu throws out the jab.
Li darts in trying to clinch
letting Zamu counter with a right hand.
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 wants to clinch up but Zamu keeps it at a distance.
Li tries to move into range but Zamu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Zamu pushes him off.
Zamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch up but Zamu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zamu misses with a lunging right hand
and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li has Zamu pressed against the cage, preventing Zamu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li is trying to pull guard but Zamu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Zamu tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zamu tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Zamu breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Zamu does it's job there.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamu letting Li take a breather here.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zamu's efforts to push away.
Zamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li leaning his opponent against the cage.
Li pulls guard successfully.
Zamu wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Zamu is proving a slippery customer.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Zamu from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Zamu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zamu lands with a good body shot.
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Li has Zamu pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Li stalling.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zamu smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to clinch.
Zamu throws a big shot that misses.
Zamu tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamu tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Zamu gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Zamu wants to break free but Li has control.
Zamu is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Zamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Li manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zamu wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zamu wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li 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.
Li controlling the position.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Li's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling the position.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zamu is looking to stand up but Li won't let him.
Li has Zamu pulled in close to control his posture.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li is really struggling to control Zamu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Li pulls Zamu in close to prevent any damage.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zamu wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zamu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zamu stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Zamu wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li walks into a stiff left hand from Zamu.
Good standup being displayed there by Zamu as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phishiji Zamu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zamu swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamu is looking for the big counter here.
Li is looking to clinch but Zamu is avoiding it.
Zamu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zamu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Zamu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zamu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Li slips a straight right by Zamu.
Zamu throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zamu manages to circle out of the way.
Phishiji Zamu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zamu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li walks into a jab.
Li darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamu counters with a straight right hand.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zamu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamu tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li jumps guard but Zamu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zamu up against the cage.
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 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zamu up against the cage.
Zamu breaks from the clinch.
Li moves into the clinch.
Zamu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zamu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zamu manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamu clobbers Li with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Li keeps control of Zamu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zamu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Zamu is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Zamu tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Zamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamu is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li is pushing Zamu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Li is trying to pull guard but Zamu has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phishiji Zamu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zamu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phishiji Zamu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Beasley (ranked 3677 p4p, 2823 weight class) and Matthew Hudson (ranked 370 p4p, 295 weight class). Beasley comes into the arena with Walk blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bucky Beasley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Beasley or perhaps it was just good defense by Hudson, which made it look bad.
Hudson throws out a counter right but Beasley avoids it with no problem.
Hudson lands the left hand.
Hudson throws a hook but Beasley blocks it.
Beasley shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Beasley.
Beasley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hudson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucky Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hudson counters by clinching up.
Hudson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hudson prevents it.
Hudson tries to throw a body punch but Beasley avoids it by throwing Hudson back against the cage.
Hudson has a couple of punches blocked by Beasley.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Beasley tries to stall but Hudson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hudson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beasley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hudson is leaning against Beasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hudson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
Hudson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hudson.
Hudson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hudson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beasley tries to circle away but Hudson has him pinned against the cage.
Hudson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hudson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hudson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson lands an uppercut.
Beasley jumps guard but Hudson stands there with Beasley around his waist. Beasley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hudson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Hudson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beasley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hudson smiles and moves away.
Beasley misses with a takedown
and Hudson counters with a nice uppercut.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hudson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beasley! Hudson lets Beasley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Bucky Beasley has been cut.
Hudson throws the left hand but Beasley avoids the punch easily.
Beasley tries for a takedown but Hudson circles away easily
and Hudson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beasley! Hudson lets Beasley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Beasley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beasley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hudson. Beasley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Hudson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Stone (ranked 3134 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 204 p4p, 177 weight class). Wayne Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stone trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Stone takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Reynolds to pass into mount.
Reynolds can't escape the position.
Reynolds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Reynolds slips an elbow through the middle.
Stone working for a triangle but Reynolds defends it easily.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Reynolds is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reynolds throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stone's body to avoid the submission. Stone has instead reached around Reynolds's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wayne Stone!
A less than humble Wayne Stone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fayyad Bourkia (ranked 3340 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Marcelo Livingston (ranked 334 p4p, 300 weight class). Marcelo Livingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 Sydney, Fayyad Bourkia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Livingston!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourkia misses with a combination
and Livingston counters with a shoot takedown. Bourkia fights it but they end up in guard.
Livingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Livingston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livingston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bourkia keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully.
Livingston drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Livingston as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bourkia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Livingston! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcelo Livingston!
Marcelo Livingston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcdonald (ranked 24984 p4p, 2425 weight class) and Yuchung Li (ranked 504 p4p, 287 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuchung Li!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li working the ground and pound.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcdonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcdonald trying his best to control but Li has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcdonald is trying to escape the mount.
Li lands a nice shot to the head.
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 controlling from mount.
Li unloading with bombs!
Mcdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Li lands a nice shot to the head.
Mcdonald is rocked!
It looks like Timothy Mcdonald has been cut.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Li connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Mcdonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li lands with some strikes.
Li postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mcdonald is out cold - huge knockout for Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
Yuchung Li 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Li (ranked 1698 p4p, 3142 weight class) and Alejandro Ortega (ranked 212 p4p, 368 weight class). Alejandro Ortega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fu Li's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fu Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a takedown
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ortega to escape.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Li are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li lands an elbow.
Ortega dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Ortega throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortega is rocked!
Li unloads with some huge strikes here! Ortega is out! Li wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fu Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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