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JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mcdonald (ranked 5359 p4p, 25043 weight class) and Timothy Mcdonald (ranked 471 p4p, 493 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timothy Mcdonald was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Mac Mcdonald has knocked Timothy Mcdonald down with a huge combo! Mac Mcdonald steps away and waves a wobbly Timothy Mcdonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Timothy Mcdonald is rocked!
 It looks like Timothy Mcdonald has been cut.
Timothy Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timothy Mcdonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Mcdonald finish him?
Mac Mcdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timothy Mcdonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Mac Mcdonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timothy Mcdonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mac Mcdonald jumps guard but Timothy Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Timothy Mcdonald lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Mcdonald drags the fight down to the ground.
Timothy Mcdonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Timothy Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timothy Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to stand up but Timothy Mcdonald isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Timothy Mcdonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Timothy Mcdonald throws a nice looking combination but Mac Mcdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald looks to land a combination but Timothy Mcdonald avoids it well.
Mac Mcdonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timothy Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Mac Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Mac Mcdonald misses
and Timothy Mcdonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Mac Mcdonald does no damage.
Timothy Mcdonald moves out of range of the body kick from Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Mcdonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timothy Mcdonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timothy Mcdonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Mcdonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Mcdonald drags the fight down to the ground.
Timothy Mcdonald stands up over Mac Mcdonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Timothy Mcdonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timothy Mcdonald throwing strikes from guard but Mac Mcdonald blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald gets to his feet - Mac Mcdonald follows without any prompting.
Timothy Mcdonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mac Mcdonald!
Timothy Mcdonald looks winded!
Mac Mcdonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac Mcdonald - that will leave a mark!
Timothy Mcdonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Mcdonald scores with a head kick.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Mcdonald throws a front kick that sends Timothy Mcdonald stumbling back into the cage.
Mac Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Mcdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timothy Mcdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Mcdonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac Mcdonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Mac Mcdonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Mcdonald throws a head kick that Timothy Mcdonald semi-blocks.
Mac Mcdonald throws a right hand that Timothy Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Timothy Mcdonald also avoids with ease.
Mac Mcdonald throws a series of punches but Timothy Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.
Mac Mcdonald misses with the combination.
Mac Mcdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Timothy Mcdonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mac Mcdonald throws out a loose jab but Timothy Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Mcdonald lands a high kick!
That has opened up Timothy Mcdonald's cut even more.
Mac Mcdonald tries to clinch up.
Mac Mcdonald throws a right and a left that Timothy Mcdonald avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mcdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Mcdonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mac Mcdonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timothy Mcdonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Timothy Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Timothy Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a head kick.
Mac Mcdonald throws a head kick that misses
and Timothy Mcdonald counters with a three punch combo that has Mac Mcdonald backing up. Mac Mcdonald nods at Timothy Mcdonald to acknowledge the strikes.
Timothy Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Mcdonald as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Mcdonald. Those never looked like landing.
Mac Mcdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac Mcdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timothy Mcdonald tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Mac Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timothy Mcdonald tries to clinch but Mac Mcdonald is having none of it.
Timothy Mcdonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mac Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Mcdonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timothy Mcdonald's head.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a wild combination.
Mac Mcdonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTimothy Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timothy Mcdonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Mac Mcdonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timothy Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald looks to land a combination. Timothy Mcdonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mac Mcdonald throws a right and a left that Timothy Mcdonald avoids nicely.
Mac Mcdonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timothy Mcdonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mac Mcdonald wants to clinch.
Timothy Mcdonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Mcdonald wants to clinch up but Timothy Mcdonald keeps it at a distance.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to clinch.
Timothy Mcdonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac Mcdonald tries to avoid it but Timothy Mcdonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac Mcdonald to the ground. Mac Mcdonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald tries to bum rush Timothy Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Timothy Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Mcdonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Timothy Mcdonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Mcdonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to clinch but Timothy Mcdonald is avoiding it.
Mac Mcdonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timothy Mcdonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timothy Mcdonald dives in and grabs Mac Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Mcdonald pushes down on Timothy Mcdonald's head and hops out.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to clinch but Timothy Mcdonald is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Mcdonald. Those never looked like landing.
Timothy Mcdonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Mcdonald scores with a leg kick.
Mac Mcdonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Timothy Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald connects with a high kick.
Mac Mcdonald wants to clinch up but Timothy Mcdonald keeps it at a distance.
Timothy Mcdonald avoids the head kick by Mac Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald slips a jab and a cross from Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a few strikes there.
Mac Mcdonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timothy Mcdonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Timothy Mcdonald is working for takedown but Mac Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald trying to stall but Mac Mcdonald improves his position.
Mac Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Timothy Mcdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mac Mcdonald breaks the clinch.
Timothy Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Mac Mcdonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a head kick.
Timothy Mcdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timothy Mcdonald is looking for the big counter here.
Timothy Mcdonald has closed the distance and engaged Mac Mcdonald in a clinch.
Mac Mcdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Timothy Mcdonald gets an underhook and turns Mac Mcdonald into the cage.
Mac Mcdonald fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mcdonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Mcdonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Mac Mcdonald misses.
Timothy Mcdonald is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac Mcdonald is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Timothy Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald moves into range and clinches up with Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Timothy Mcdonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Mac Mcdonald drops back down to his feet.
Timothy Mcdonald effectively controlling the action here.
Mac Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Timothy Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Mcdonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timothy Mcdonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timothy Mcdonald fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Timothy Mcdonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mac Mcdonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timothy Mcdonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Timothy Mcdonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mac Mcdonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Mcdonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timothy Mcdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mac Mcdonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Timothy Mcdonald pushing down on Mac Mcdonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Timothy Mcdonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timothy Mcdonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Timothy Mcdonald stands up and beckons Mac Mcdonald to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Timothy Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac Mcdonald rushes Timothy Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Mcdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timothy Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Mcdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a wild combination.
Timothy Mcdonald tries to counter with a clinch but Mac Mcdonald shakes him off and moves away.
Timothy Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Mac Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but Mac Mcdonald shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald avoids the head kick by Mac Mcdonald.
Timothy Mcdonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Mac Mcdonald misses.
Mac Mcdonald tries to clinch up.
Mac Mcdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Timothy Mcdonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mac Mcdonald - the referee stops the clock and Timothy Mcdonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mac Mcdonald. Timothy Mcdonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Mcdonald. Those never looked like landing.
Mac Mcdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timothy Mcdonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac Mcdonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Mcdonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac Mcdonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mac Mcdonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mac Mcdonald throws a nice looking combination but Timothy Mcdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timothy Mcdonald blocks a head kick by Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Mcdonald lands a head kick. Timothy Mcdonald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice takedown defense from Mac Mcdonald. No joy for Timothy Mcdonald on that attempt.
Mac Mcdonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Timothy Mcdonald in the body.
Timothy Mcdonald avoids the body shot from Mac Mcdonald.
Mac Mcdonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Timothy Mcdonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Mcdonald connects with a high kick.
Mac Mcdonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timothy Mcdonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac Mcdonald misses with a double jab
and Timothy Mcdonald counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Mcdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Mcdonald, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mcdonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 4840 p4p, 25680 weight class) and Alex Dennie (ranked 397 p4p, 464 weight class). Cosby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cosby Show Opening. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Dennie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosby lands with a shot to the body.
Dennie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Dennie's head.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cosby tries to bum rush Dennie with a series of wild strikes but Dennie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosby cracks Dennie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cosby cracks a nice hook into Dennie's ribs.
Dennie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosby pinned against the cage. Cosby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dennie avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Dennie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cosby counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Dennie.
Cosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dennie's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Dennie on that attempt.
Cosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennie.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dennie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cosby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cosby connects with a single shot there.
Cosby thuds his right hand into Dennie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dennie takes one on the button.
Dennie is rocked!
Dennie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dennie is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Cosby as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosby drops Dennie with a huge uppercut! Dennie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cosby is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
A relieved looking Bill Cosby 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phishiji Zamu (ranked 3370 p4p, 5203 weight class) and Sebastian Cyr (ranked 370 p4p, 465 weight class). Phishiji Zamu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Cyr's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Zamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Cyr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zamu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zamu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cyr lands a nice shot to the body.
Zamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Zamu moves out of range.
Cyr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Sebastian Cyr has been cut.
Zamu misses with a body shot
and Cyr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Zamu.
Zamu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Phishiji Zamu has been cut.
Cyr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cyr misses with a body shot
and Zamu counters with a stiff right hand.
Cyr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Zamu moves out of range.
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Zamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Cyr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyr misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamu lands with a cross.
Cyr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zamu on the side of 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!
Cyr throws the left hand but Zamu avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamu misses the target.
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zamu.
Zamu throws a big counter combination but Cyr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zamu dodges the punch combination from Cyr.
Cyr misses with a hook. Zamu ducked under it nicely.
Zamu throwing a counter right hand but Cyr manages to avoid it.
Zamu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zamu misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr with a jab.
Cyr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zamu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cyr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zamu thinking.
Cyr connects with a body shot.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Zamu avoids them all with ease.
Cyr misses with a combination
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zamu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zamu throws a right hand that Cyr ducks under and follows up with a left that Cyr also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cyr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zamu back to the cage. Cyr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Cyr does no damage.
Zamu lands a head shot.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Cyr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cyr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zamu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zamu catches Cyr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zamu misses with an uppercut
and Cyr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zamu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cyr moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zamu is just out of range.
Cyr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu misses with a looping left.
Cyr throws a poor cross that misses
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyr misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr blocks a jab.
Zamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyr looks to land a right hand but Zamu moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Zamu misses
and Cyr counters with a left and a right that stings Zamu.
Cyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyr throws a poor cross that misses
and Zamu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zamu scores with a nice head shot.
Zamu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cyr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Zamu.
Zamu with a jab.
That has opened up Sebastian Cyr's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Zamu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyr moves out of range as Zamu strikes.
Cyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cyr throws a nice looking combination but Zamu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zamu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cyr momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zamu, as that shot connected.
Cyr throws a right and a left that Zamu avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamu misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Zamu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zamu ducks under a wild hook from Cyr.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamu misses the target.
Cyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zamu throws the left hand but Cyr avoids the punch easily.
Cyr throws a counter combo.
Zamu looks to land a right hand but Cyr moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cyr misses.
Cyr blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyr. Zamu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamu throws a hook but Cyr avoids it easily.
Zamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cyr.
Cyr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cyr lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cyr.
A little feinted left hand from Zamu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zamu throws an overhand right that lands on Cyr's shoulder, as Cyr tries to avoid the shot.
Zamu throws a hook but Cyr avoids it easily.
Cyr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Zamu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zamu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cyr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zamu.
Zamu throws a lazy uppercut
and Cyr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zamu lands with a straight right. Cyr didn't see that one coming.
Zamu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cyr off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Zamu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr moves away from the strike by Zamu.
Zamu lands with an overhand left.
The cut above Sebastian Cyr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cyr thuds his right hand into Zamu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phishiji Zamu is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Zamu does it's job there.
Cyr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zamu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zamu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zamu moves away.
Zamu is looking to counter punch.
Cyr misses with a straight right.
Zamu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyr is just out of range.
Zamu connects with a crisp jab.
Cyr misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cyr at a distance.
Cyr throws a one two combo.
Cyr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cyr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyr throws a jab when Zamu was well out of range.
Cyr throws a lazy right hand but Zamu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zamu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zamu lands a jab to Cyr's midsection.
Zamu throws a looping overhand right but Cyr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr takes a swing at Zamu's ribcage but misses.
Zamu cracks Cyr with an open hand slap.
Sebastian Cyr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cyr misses with a left hand
and Zamu counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zamu with a jab.
Cyr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebastian Cyr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phishiji Zamu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Matthews (ranked 4265 p4p, 4475 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 361 p4p, 369 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Matthews drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
Matthews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor looks winded!
Matthews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Matthews trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Matthews.
Matthews works his way into side control.
Matthews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matthews connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor is being controlled here.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews working the ground and pound.
Matthews is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taylor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Taylor is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matthews scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Taylor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Matthews can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Matthews!
John Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Kvaratskhelia (ranked 3430 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Drake Slither (ranked 330 p4p, 357 weight class). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake Slither!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slither gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Slither blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Slither is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slither manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Slither's guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is working Slither over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slither working for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Slither preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slither trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Slither, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Slither keeps moving.
Slither has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed into side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Slither's temple.
Slither sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slither trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Slither is looking to improve his position.
Slither works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slither trying to control the position.
Slither utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Slither wants to improve his position but instead Kvaratskhelia has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slither with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia working Slither over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Slither from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be working for a kimura but Slither defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slither is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slither avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but Slither avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slither's half guard.
Slither taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Slither is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Slither has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slither seems keen to control Kvaratskhelia's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slither looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slither is keeping the position for now.
Kvaratskhelia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slither can do to turn this around?
Slither has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Slither working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position.
Slither working a defensive guard here.
Slither looking for a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia defends easily.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia gets to his feet and stands over Slither, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Slither felt that one! Kvaratskhelia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Slither from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jokic (ranked 3326 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Zhun Li (ranked 366 p4p, 393 weight class). Jokic comes to the cage accompanied by The Serbian Song. The key to victory for Nick Jokic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Jokic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhun Li!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li rushes Jokic and presses him up against the cage.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Jokic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokic swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short uppercut from Jokic.
Li taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Jokic misses with the head strike.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
Jokic lands a body punch.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jokic.
Jokic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic lands with a light punch inside.
Jokic lands with a left to the head.
Jokic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic lands with a light punch inside.
Li trying to stall but Jokic improves his position.
Jokic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short left from Jokic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
Jokic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokic misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokic.
Li looks winded!
Jokic lands a right hand.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Jokic lands an uppercut.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li is trying to pull guard but Jokic has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhun Li.
Jokic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokic lands a shoulder strike.
Jokic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokic lands a nice uppercut.
Jokic tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Jokic working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Li gets control of Jokic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li is trying to keep Jokic in close.
Jokic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokic has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokic is one step ahead there.
Jokic being controlled here momentarily.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jokic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokic tries to get out of the position.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li stands up over Jokic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jokic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Li is looking to clinch.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Jokic pushes him off.
Jokic throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li wants to clinch but Jokic slips to the side
and Jokic counters with a straight right hand.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jokic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to clinch.
Jokic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li tries to clinch
and Jokic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch but Jokic moves away
and Jokic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li has Jokic up against the cage in a clinch.
Li taking a breather.
Jokic throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li is trying to stall.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Li tries to pull guard but Jokic holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Jokic lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Jokic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokic.
Nick Jokic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Li is breathing heavily.
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 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokic up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jokic.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
Jokic struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Jokic lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jokic walks away with a smile on his face. Li gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li slips a straight right by Jokic.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokic scores with a punch to the head.
Li has managed to clinch.
Jokic can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokic smiles and moves away.
Nick Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhun Li.
Li wants to clinch
letting Jokic counter with a right hand.
Li is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokic cracks Li with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokic.
Jokic lands a nice uppercut.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokic finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Jokic fails to land.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li controlling Jokic's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jokic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokic gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Jokic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokic throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Jokic lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokic is keeping busy.
Jokic tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Li wants to stall.
Jokic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jokic.
Jokic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
Jokic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokic swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Jokic throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li drags the fight down to the ground.
Jokic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jokic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jokic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li pulls Jokic in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nick Jokic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokic is trying to keep Li in close.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li is continuing to stall.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Jokic is working from the bottom.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li works over Jokic with some ground and pound from guard.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li advances to half guard.
Zhun Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jokic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokic, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jokic!
In his post fight interview, Nick Jokic gave a big smile as he said 'I wanna thank my family and my little children, who can't watch me but is the greatest source of strength I've ever had.
Let's go Nuggets!
Billy, Give me some Rakija, please!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuchung Li (ranked 2433 p4p, 3233 weight class) and Jonah White (ranked 284 p4p, 358 weight class). Yuchung Li has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuchung Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah White!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li with a poor takedown
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li lands a couple of digs.
White has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li blocks the strikes from White.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li slows the pace down in half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Li thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
White scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Li manages to mount him!
White is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Li lands with some strikes.
White taking shots to the head.
Li landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li unloads with some vicious shots from mount and White wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Li celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
A victorious Yuchung Li 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Jun Li (ranked 1937 p4p, 2725 weight class) and Giorgi Kvaratskhelia (ranked 229 p4p, 316 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Jun Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Li showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kvaratskhelia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Kvaratskhelia works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Li trying to control the position.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Li looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing.
Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jun Jun Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to strike off his back.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvaratskhelia did well to prevent Li getting side control.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard.
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the sweep.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jun Jun Li will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kvaratskhelia's half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia moves into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is pulling down on Kvaratskhelia's head to control his posture.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kvaratskhelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li struggling a bit here.
Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Li's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with a big right hand but Li just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position but Li is working away.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Kvaratskhelia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Li down.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Li is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Li tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Li controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Li wants to control but Kvaratskhelia passes easily into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvaratskhelia 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Giorgi Kvaratskhelia 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Li (ranked 1626 p4p, 2995 weight class) and Travis Lyons (ranked 212 p4p, 359 weight class). Travis Lyons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 10 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lyons misses with a straight left.
Lyons misses the shot to the body.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Travis Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lyons.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Lyons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a wild combination.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lyons.
Lyons thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyons throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons misses with a shot to the body
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Lyons wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Lyons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li keeping control of the position.
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li gets back to full guard.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li trying to control the position here.
Lyons controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons misses with a few strikes there.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lyons looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Travis Lyons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Lyons with a hook.
A left and a right from Lyons both land. Nice combination.
Lyons throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li is really stuck here.
Lyons misses with a punch to the head.
Lyons is landing with strikes. Li can't take much more of this.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li covers up after that shot from Lyons.
Lyons is hanging on to Li's back as he tries to escape.
Lyons wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Li manages to turn into his guard.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons gets back to full guard.
Li works over Lyons with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fu Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lyons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyons lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a two punch combination.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Lyons.
Travis Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Lyons.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyons throws a big shot that misses.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyons scores with a four punch combination!
Lyons tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Lyons.
A low kick from Lyons misses
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Li is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyons is rocked!
Li gets to his feet and stands over Lyons, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lyons felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lyons from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Fu Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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