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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dragon Punch!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bode Faber!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Li misses.
Faber takes one to the chin there.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Faber tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Faber's belly button to the back.
Bode Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faber off to one side.
Li scores with a spinning back kick!
Faber fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faber looks winded!
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Faber. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faber off to one side.
Li thows a body kick. Faber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li.
Li lands a nice hook to Faber's body. Faber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Li!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber walks into a left hand.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li slows down the pace here.
Faber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Faber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faber tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faber is trying desperately to land a takedown but Li is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Faber.
Faber has picked Li up - he's going for a ride! Faber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Faber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faber is just content to waste time from the top position. Li takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Li is looking for a triangle here but Faber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Faber's knee momentarily.
Faber avoids the head kick by Li.
Li lands a head kick. Faber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
and Li counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li lands a nice looking kick to the body. Faber takes a step back to recover.
Faber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a glancing blow to the side of Faber's head.
Xiao Long Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li feints and then cracks Faber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Faber down.
Faber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Li.
Faber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li scores with a jab to the head.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Faber looking to score a takedown here. Li is defending well but Faber drives through and ends up in Li's guard.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li trying to control the position here.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faber postures up.
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faber is aware though and is defending well.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but Li defends it.
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Li is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but Li defends it.
Faber moves into full mount! Li won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faber's calf.
Faber moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bode Faber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Faber's head.
Faber blocks a head kick by Li.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faber shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Faber misses
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Li lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li blocks the body kick.
Faber shoots and misses
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li checks the leg kick.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li jabs Faber right on the nose. Faber blinks but takes it well.
Faber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Faber's side.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li clinches.
Faber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Li.
Li working Faber over with knees to the body.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li presses Faber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li tries a knee to the head but Faber blocks it.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li cracks Faber with a nice body shot.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Li digs a right hand into Faber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faber's gas tank.
Faber can't get the takedown.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li thows a body kick. Faber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Li cracks the inside of Faber's front leg.
Li digs a good body shot into Faber's ribs.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faber's sensitive parts.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faber is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throws a leg kick but Faber sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a low kick, right behind Faber 's knee.
Li clinches with his opponent.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Faber tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li lands a shot to the body.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faber's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li clearly takes that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Faber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Li napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Li prevents Faber from moving into mount.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li is not content to let Faber control the position.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Li trying to control but Faber postures up.
Faber is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faber is thwarting Li's attempts to control the position.
Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Faber seems to be looking for submissions.
Faber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Li is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bode Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Faber throws a big elbow that misses.
Li keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Faber works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber preventing the sweep.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Faber passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Faber keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bode Faber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Faber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faber somewhat.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Li!
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Li has worked his arm free - good work by Li!
Faber working away.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Faber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xiao Long Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber passes to full mount!
Faber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Li is on top in guard.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li postures up in Faber's guard and throws a big left but Faber blocks it.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Bode Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li stays in close to Faber's body and controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faber can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Li lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li tries to land a front kick but Faber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Long Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Xiao Long Li wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Xiao Long Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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