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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frog Green (ranked 4460 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Jun Jun Li (ranked 440 p4p, 285 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around - House of Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 cm 25 270 0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm 25 230 5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Big right hand |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frog Green! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Jun Li! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Li fails with the takedown. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Green misses with a hook. Li with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily. Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Green misses with a looping right. Li moves out of range of the strikes. Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot. Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Li on that attempt. Green is looking to counter punch. Frog Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Jun Li.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Green keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. Green wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment. Green is working hard here to advance position. Li throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Li wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Green has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle. Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li lands a couple of elbows. Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Li postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow. Li pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Li stalling. Li is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Li. Li lands strikes from half guard. Green wants to get back to full guard. Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Li controlling the action here. Li is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Li not doing much here.
Li is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control. Li working the ground and pound effectively.
Green can't escape the position.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Li is in the full mount, landing strikes. Li controlling his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Li is in the full mount, landing strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily. Li misses with a takedown attempt enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab. Frog Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Jun Li. Green misses with a combination
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li. 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. Li connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple. 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. Li connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple. Li prevents Green from improving his position. Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. Green has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Li is controlling the pace.
Li is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Li is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green! Li wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground. Li is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes. Green is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes. Green taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is bucking up trying to escape but Li cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Green is rocked! Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Li! Green is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jun Jun Li! During a confident post fight interview, Jun Jun Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Frog Green stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ribbit :('.
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