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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorath DeeStroy (ranked 3514 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Bai Li (ranked 357 p4p, 205 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorath DeeStroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bai Li!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
DeeStroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeeStroy's guard.
DeeStroy keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
DeeStroy controlling the position.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeeStroy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li wants to control from the top but DeeStroy keeps moving.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
DeeStroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeeStroy stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to control the position here.
DeeStroy won't allow Li to sweep him here.
DeeStroy postures up.
DeeStroy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Li, up you get!
DeeStroy looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeeStroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Li with the counter takedown but DeeStroy avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeeStroy fails with a takedown attempt.
DeeStroy misses with a kick to the body
and Li counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Li working over DeeStroy with some ground and pound. DeeStroy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeeStroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
DeeStroy trying to control from the bottom.
DeeStroy is looking to improve his position.
DeeStroy trying to control from the bottom.
DeeStroy regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeeStroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeeStroy is trying to keep Li in close.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
DeeStroy has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li throws a strike but DeeStroy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li has control of DeeStroy's left arm, preventing DeeStroy from doing any damage.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there.
Li has a closed guard, preventing DeeStroy from standing up.
Li wants to control the position but DeeStroy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Li wants to improve his position but DeeStroy is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeeStroy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeeStroy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li keeping control of the position.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gorath DeeStroy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeeStroy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeeStroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeeStroy defends it well.
DeeStroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy regains half guard.
Li controlling the action here.
DeeStroy has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeeStroy moves into full guard.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeeStroy's head.
Li wants to control from the top but DeeStroy keeps moving.
DeeStroy is trying to keep Li in close.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeeStroy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Li with a nice head shot there.
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.
DeeStroy controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeeStroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorath DeeStroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeeStroy is adopting a defensive guard.
Li cracks DeeStroy with a solid left hand.
DeeStroy trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeeStroy is on top in guard.
Li is looking for a triangle here but DeeStroy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeeStroy trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li is looking for a sweep.
DeeStroy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeeStroy is trying to get an arm triangle but Li is defending well.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeeStroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
DeeStroy trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Li keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeeStroy is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gorath DeeStroy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeeStroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeeStroy won't be happy with that.
DeeStroy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeeStroy controlling the position for now.
Li trying to control from half guard but DeeStroy is working away.
DeeStroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but DeeStroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeeStroy stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
DeeStroy wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but DeeStroy is proving a slippery customer.
DeeStroy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up.
DeeStroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but DeeStroy is proving a slippery customer.
Li has control of DeeStroy's left arm, preventing DeeStroy from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
DeeStroy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeeStroy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but DeeStroy keeps moving and retains side control.
DeeStroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeeStroy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeeStroy decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy misses the shot to the body.
And Li tries to counter it with a takedown but DeeStroy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeeStroy closes the distance and clinches up with Li, looking for a takedown. DeeStroy pushes Li against the cage but Li circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li with the counter takedown but DeeStroy avoids it easily.
DeeStroy tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeeStroy.
Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeeStroy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeeStroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
DeeStroy with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeeStroy!
DeeStroy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gorath DeeStroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for DeeStroy on that attempt.
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for DeeStroy on that attempt.
Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for DeeStroy on that attempt.
Bai Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeeStroy defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gorath DeeStroy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeeStroy, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorath DeeStroy!
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FIGHT
RATING
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