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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Shuwen (ranked 1018 p4p, 685 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 114 p4p, 84 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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168 cm 41 154 16 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm 29 150 16 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Excellent boxer Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Donk. Perez catches Shuwen right on the button with a cross. Shuwen fails with a takedown attempt. Perez sizes up Shuwen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Perez. Shuwen tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way. A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Perez drops his hands momentarily and Shuwen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Perez misses with a looping left. Perez moves out of range as Shuwen strikes. Perez scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Perez. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Perez looks to land a right hand but Shuwen moved out of range. Shuwen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perez's guard. Shuwen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shuwen is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuwen is one step ahead there. Perez keeping moving, preventing Shuwen from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shuwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuwen is one step ahead there. Perez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shuwen frees his head nicely. Oh but Perez has switched to an armbar! Shuwen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manny Perez! An out of breath Manny Perez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Li Shuwen had this to say: 'That's a tough fight to go out on but I'm hanging up the gloves. Retirement, here I come! '.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
56% |
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