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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Li Bai (ranked 4785 p4p, 6314 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 556 p4p, 644 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kung Fu Fighting. Li Bai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bai as he avoids it easily.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bai tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bai tries to clinch up but Late circles away and keeps his distance.
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bai on the side of the head.
Late tries to land a body kick
letting Bai counter with a right hand.
It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Bai misses with a double jab.
Bai lands a nice looking body shot.
Bai pushes Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Bai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Late is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bai trying to stall but Late improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bai has Late pushed against the cage.
Bai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai misses with a body kick.
Late moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Late jabs Bai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bai moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bai.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bai pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bai trying to control the position but instead, Late has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bai into the cage.
Bai is pushing Late up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Late looking for a takedown.
Late tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
Bai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Late is keeping busy.
Maybe Bai would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bai is leaning against Late and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Late prevents a body shot from Bai.
Bai has a couple of punches blocked by Late.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai trying to control the position but instead, Late has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bai into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Late manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late tries to clinch up but Bai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Bai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Late tries to throw a body punch but Bai avoids it by throwing Late back against the cage.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Bai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bai gets underhooks to prevent Late's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bai.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bai lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Bai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late throws a head kick that Bai semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bai tries to clinch up.
Bai darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Late tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bai smiles and moves away.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Late.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Bai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's time! Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bai wants to clinch up but Late keeps it at a distance.
Bai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bai sets himself, and Late steps forward looking for the clinch! Bai avoids it this time.
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Late misses with a body kick.
Bai with a nice calf kick.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Late tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bai tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late unleashes a big counter combination but Bai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bai lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Late tries to counter it with a takedown but Bai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Late wants to clinch.
Bai blocks a head kick by Late.
Bai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bai is looking to clinch but Late is avoiding it.
Late is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Late, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
Bai working aggressively here.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late is trying to pull guard but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Late blocks an uppercut.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
A short left from Bai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bai.
Li Bai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bai is pushing Late up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bai has Late pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bai.
Bai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bai lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bai.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bai wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Late feints and as Bai raises his hands in defense, Late changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Late decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bai, up you get!
Late shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bai defends it nicely.
Late fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li Bai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Late is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bai wants to clinch up but Late keeps it at a distance.
Late pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Bai misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Late walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bai forces Late back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Late tries to pull guard but Bai won't allow it.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bai struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Bai cracks Late with a nice body shot.
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!
Late fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Late goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bai prevents it.
The referee calls for Bai to work.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bai walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Bai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Late'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!
Late pushes Bai up against the cage in a clinch.
Late trying to control the position but instead, Bai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Late into the cage.
Bai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Bai.
Bai misses with a punch to the body.
Bai is struggling to control the position.
Bai wants to stall.
Bai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bai wants to stall.
Bai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is looking to break free of the clinch but Bai has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bai misses with a punch to the body.
Late is trying to pull guard but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Bai slowing the pace effectively.
Late is looking to control Bai's arms but Bai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Late as Bai tries to tie him up.
Bai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bai.
Bai looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai is looking to clinch.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Late paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bai as he jumps to the side.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Bai darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Bai throws a punch but it's blocked by Late.
Bai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Late wants a takedown but no success here.
Late is looking to control Bai's arms but Bai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Bai - that landed with a thud.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
Bai can't find room to land a body shot as Late controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Late being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bai lands with a light punch inside.
Bai controlling the action here for a moment.
Bai swings wildly with an uppercut but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bai presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bai.
Late tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Bai is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Bai.
Bai has Late pressed against the cage.
Bai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bai.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bai lands a shot to the body.
Li Bai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bai throws a head punch that misses.
Late fails to pull guard.
Late being controlled against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bai.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bai, 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 Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Bai!
Li Bai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.
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