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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Li Chow (ranked 4191 p4p, 4249 weight class) and Dingding BakDingding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Li Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dingding BakDingding!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BakDingding fails to land the takedown.
BakDingding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BakDingding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chow tries to bum rush BakDingding with a series of wild strikes but BakDingding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chow dodges the punch combination from BakDingding.
Chow throws a nice looking combination but BakDingding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow lands a nice shot that snaps BakDingding's head back.
BakDingding fails with the takedown.
BakDingding dodges the punch combination from Chow.
BakDingding throws a counter combo.
Chow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from BakDingding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow scores with a decent looking hook.
Chow throws a good cross that connects.
Chow swinging wildly here.
Chow walks into a straight right hand from BakDingding.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Chow. No joy for BakDingding on that attempt.
Li Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingding BakDingding.
BakDingding dives in and grabs Chow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes down on BakDingding's head and hops out.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BakDingding lands a nice looking body kick.
BakDingding doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a combination
and BakDingding counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
BakDingding feints and then cracks Chow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chow down.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BakDingding.
BakDingding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
BakDingding shoots in but no luck this time.
Chow throws a nice looking combination but BakDingding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BakDingding throws a fast counter high kick but Chow manages to duck under it in time.
Chow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BakDingding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but BakDingding persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BakDingding tries to clinch there but Chow circles away.
Chow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BakDingding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chow is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BakDingding.
BakDingding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but BakDingding persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BakDingding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BakDingding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
Chow throws a right and a left that BakDingding avoids nicely.
BakDingding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Chow. Those never looked like landing.
BakDingding unleashes a big counter combination but Chow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
BakDingding throws a nice looking combination but Chow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from BakDingding.
Chow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li Chow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BakDingding has a takedown stuffed.
Chow misses with a few strikes there.
BakDingding misses with a series of wild punches.
Chow tries to counter with a takedown but BakDingding is quick to defend against it.
A lazy left from Chow finds it's target.
Chow swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BakDingding tries to clinch but Chow moves out of range.
Chow gets caught napping as BakDingding dives in and scores a takedown. Chow manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Chow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chow throws a series of punches but BakDingding moves out of range.
Chow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chow scores with a shot to the body.
BakDingding blocks a jab.
BakDingding fails with the takedown.
Chow fails to land with a series of punches.
BakDingding tries to clinch but Chow is having none of it.
Li Chow is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
BakDingding wants to counter the offense by Chow and move into the clinch position.
Chow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Chow.
BakDingding wants to counter the offense by Chow and move into the clinch position.
BakDingding shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense.
Chow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BakDingding slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BakDingding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chow defends it nicely.
Li Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingding BakDingding.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
Chow tries to bum rush BakDingding with a series of wild strikes but BakDingding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BakDingding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li Chow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chow swinging wildly here.
BakDingding rushes Chow and presses him up against the cage.
BakDingding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chow struggles to land a body shot inside as BakDingding controls his hands.
BakDingding tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chow smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BakDingding shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chow as he avoids it easily.
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chow throws a body punch but BakDingding moves out of range.
BakDingding shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense.
BakDingding moves in looking to clinch but Chow pushes him off.
BakDingding dives in for a single leg takedown but Chow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chow misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Chow - just one landing.
Chow throws a combination that misses
and BakDingding counters with a big head kick but Chow shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chow misses with a double jab.
Chow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck for BakDingding with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chow. BakDingding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
BakDingding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BakDingding tries to move into range but Chow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chow cracks BakDingding with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
BakDingding only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chow throws a hook but BakDingding avoids it easily.
BakDingding steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chow.
A punch combination from Chow misses.
BakDingding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but BakDingding persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow drops down looking for a counter takedown but BakDingding sprawls and moves away.
BakDingding wants to clinch up but Chow keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Chow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow gets tackled into the cage by BakDingding. BakDingding maintains the clinch.
Chow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BakDingding prevents a body shot from Chow.
BakDingding blocks a body shot from Chow.
Chow keeps control of BakDingding as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BakDingding decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Chow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
BakDingding dives in and grabs Chow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes down on BakDingding's head and hops out.
BakDingding throws a solid leg kick but Chow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at BakDingding.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
BakDingding tries to clinch there but Chow circles away.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
Chow cracks BakDingding with a good jab.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow gets tackled into the cage by BakDingding. BakDingding maintains the clinch.
BakDingding tries to break the clinch but Chow is controlling the position.
BakDingding fails to pull the fight into his guard.
BakDingding has a couple of punches blocked by Chow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow swings wildly with an uppercut but BakDingding uses good head movement to avoid it.
BakDingding tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chow smiles and moves away.
Li Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingding BakDingding.
BakDingding tries to clinch up but Chow circles away and keeps his distance.
Chow throws a combination that misses
and BakDingding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chow misses with a straight left.
BakDingding is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. BakDingding eats them both and turns towards Chow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from BakDingding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BakDingding avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BakDingding closes the distance and clinches up with Chow, looking for a takedown. BakDingding pushes Chow against the cage but Chow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chow throws a right and a left that BakDingding avoids nicely.
BakDingding doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
BakDingding misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BakDingding shoots in but Chow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
BakDingding misses with a takedown attempt - Chow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Chow misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow throws a hook to the side of BakDingding's head but BakDingding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BakDingding can do to turn this around?
Chow missing with a left hand there. BakDingding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chow throws a one two combo.
BakDingding slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
Chow throws a right hand that BakDingding ducks under and follows up with a left that BakDingding also avoids with ease.
Chow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chow wants it to stay on the feet.
BakDingding tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chow feinted with a counter takedown.
BakDingding slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
A slapping body kick lands there for BakDingding.
BakDingding tries to clinch up but Chow circles away and keeps his distance.
BakDingding tries to close the distance and clinch but Chow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from BakDingding.
BakDingding tries to clinch but Chow is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow looks to land a combination but BakDingding avoids it well.
Chow falls off balance throwing a combination
and BakDingding counters with a left and a right that stings Chow.
Chow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BakDingding goes for a double leg but Chow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chow continues to drive forward.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
BakDingding dives in for a single leg takedown but Chow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chow misses with a double jab.
Chow misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - BakDingding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
Dingding BakDingding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BakDingding throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Chow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Li Chow!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Li Chow!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Li Chow!
Li Chow wins by unanimous decision!
Li Chow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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