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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuchung Li (ranked 2549 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Phishiji Zamu (ranked 296 p4p, 366 weight class). Yuchung Li has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 cm 25 230 6 - 0 - 0 |
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202 cm 25 245 3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuchung Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Zamu! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Li shoots in for a takedown but Zamu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Li with that takedown attempt. Zamu gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamu is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zamu keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li throwing strikes but missing. Zamu wants to stand but Li is controlling the position. Li throws a big right hand that misses. Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zamu's head. Zamu keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Li stops Zamu from standing up. Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Phishiji Zamu has been cut. Li trying to control but Zamu is working from the bottom. Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zamu has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle. Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Li throwing strikes but missing. Li is pushing down on Zamu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamu is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through. Zamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li. Nice strikes from Li there.
That has opened up Phishiji Zamu's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Li is keen to just control but Zamu is a slippery customer. Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zamu's head. Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The cut above Phishiji Zamu's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Zamu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Zamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots. Li working over Zamu with some ground and pound. Zamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phishiji Zamu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Phishiji Zamu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuchung Li! Yuchung Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
19% |
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