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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Shuwen (ranked 1723 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 188 p4p, 145 weight class). Crush Bandicoot told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Li Shuwen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Shuwen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shuwen with a body shot.
Shuwen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shuwen throws a combination that misses
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Shuwen throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shuwen defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Shuwen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Donk. Shuwen catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot connects with a crisp jab.
Shuwen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Shuwen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Shuwen.
Bandicoot lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Li Shuwen has been cut.
Shuwen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuwen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shuwen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shuwen connects with a right hand. Bandicoot shakes it off.
Shuwen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot trying to control here.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuwen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Shuwen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuwen trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuwen pulls his head out easily.
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Shuwen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuwen is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuwen pulls his head out easily.
Shuwen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shuwen seems to be looking for submissions.
Shuwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuwen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuwen is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Li Shuwen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Li Shuwen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Shuwen misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li Shuwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuwen ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Shuwen attempts a counter takedown but Bandicoot avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Shuwen.
Shuwen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shuwen misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Shuwen connects with the punch.
Shuwen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuwen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Shuwen was well out of range.
Shuwen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Shuwen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shuwen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot is not content to let Shuwen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shuwen wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Shuwen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuwen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shuwen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shuwen's head.
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuwen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Shuwen's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandicoot trying to control but Shuwen is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot distracts Shuwen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bandicoot trying to control but Shuwen is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shuwen's guard.
Bandicoot slips a nice elbow through Shuwen's hands, connecting with Shuwen's forehead.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Shuwen's temple.
Shuwen gets full guard.
Bandicoot is in close to Shuwen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot landing with the ground and pound.
Bandicoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shuwen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandicoot has picked Shuwen up and slammed him! Shuwen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandicoot manages to pass to side control!
Shuwen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandicoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Bandicoot there.
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot is taking a breather. Shuwen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Shuwen's temple.
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuwen is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shuwen taking some punishment here, with Bandicoot in his half guard.
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shuwen defends it well.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot winds up and cracks Shuwen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Li Shuwen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shuwen misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Shuwen.
Nice cross by Shuwen.
Shuwen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuwen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuwen lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Shuwen.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuwen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shuwen. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Shuwen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot defending well as Shuwen loads up on a big left hand.
Shuwen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shuwen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Shuwen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuwen moves out of range as Bandicoot throws a body kick.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shuwen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Shuwen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shuwen throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Shuwen is out of range.
Shuwen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shuwen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shuwen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shuwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuwen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shuwen is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bandicoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shuwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Shuwen trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shuwen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shuwen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shuwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shuwen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandicoot passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuwen is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shuwen has hold of Bandicoot's hands but Bandicoot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shuwen manages to get to full guard.
Shuwen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandicoot has picked Shuwen up and slammed him! Shuwen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandicoot manages to pass to side control!
Shuwen is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot working the head with strikes.
Bandicoot has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bandicoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot working for a guillotine from mount but Shuwen is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Li Shuwen.
I think Shuwen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Li Shuwen!
Li Shuwen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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