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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Mcllin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcllin comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Brolic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Mcllin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcllin fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Mcllin as Li shoots in. Mcllin shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcllin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat. Li blocks a head kick by Mcllin.
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcllin quickly recovers to half guard. Mcllin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Li. Li connects with a couple of short punches. Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mcllin pulls Li in close to prevent any damage. Li throws an elbow that misses. Mcllin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by Mcllin!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcllin throws a big right hand that misses. Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Li wants to stand and escape but Mcllin is having none of it. Mcllin stopping the sweep attempt from Li. Li uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li leaves Mcllin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernon Mcllin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcllin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcllin sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Li is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mcllin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Li working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Li scoring with strikes to the body and head. Li is nestled in close to Mcllin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mcllin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcllin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcllin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li. Mcllin is breathing heavily. Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcllin keeps working. Mcllin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li. Li wants to free his trapped foot but Mcllin is holding on for dear life with his legs. Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Li looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Li cracks Mcllin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Li breaks from Mcllin's wrist control and lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Li with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Li has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcllin's face.
Li has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcllin's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Li dominated that round. That's time! Mcllin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcllin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li clinches up against the cage. Li has Mcllin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcllin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Vernon Mcllin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Li. Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcllin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Li goes for a takedown attempt but Mcllin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcllin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcllin is trying to defend but Li finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Li thows a huge punch but Mcllin dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li slips a nice elbow through Mcllin's hands, connecting with Mcllin's forehead. Mcllin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Mcllin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mcllin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcllin tries to get out of the position. Li passes to side control. Li lands an elbow. Li throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Li controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcllin regains half guard, as Li was trying to land strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mcllin taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard. Jason Li has got the better of the ground game so far. Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Li is trying to control. Mcllin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Li not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mcllin wants to get back to his feet. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow. Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Li is nestled in close to Mcllin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Nice strikes from Li there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcllin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Li connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Li. Li tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The referee warns Mcllin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mcllin is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Mcllin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! A big strike lands for Li! That's really hurt Mcllin and he's turned his back - Li keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Li jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Li!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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