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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mondale (ranked 3398 p4p, 3095 weight class) and Jun Li (ranked 389 p4p, 356 weight class). Mondale comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone. Jun Li 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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190 cm 25 205 3 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm 25 205 4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Experienced |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Mondale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Li! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick lands for Mondale.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li. As Li backs away, Mondale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mondale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one. Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mondale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mondale gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mondale is looking to stand back up but Li counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mondale. Mondale wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mondale is controlling Li's trapped leg to prevent Li from advancing to side control. Li scoring with strikes to the body and head. Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mondale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mondale is trying to get back to full guard. Li perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Li working Mondale over with strikes. Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Li lands a heavy elbow. Li punishing his opponent with strikes. Li unloading with bombs! Mondale tries to get back to half guard but can't. Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mondale is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oooh a big shot lands for Li! Mondale is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jun Li!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
50% |
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