PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joeseph Moai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fearless. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Belal Li was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Moai
vs
Li

186 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
188 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joeseph Moai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Moai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that Li has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Li lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Li checks a leg kick.
Belal Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moai connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li blocks a head kick by Moai.
Li misses with a looping right.
Li tries to clinch up.
Moai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value in the buildup to the fight.
Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li wants it to stay on the feet.
Li throws a head kick but Moai moves out of range.

Moai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moai trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.

Li kicks Moai off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Li as he connects with a hook.
Moai misses the shot to the body.
Moai avoids the body shot from Li.
Moai throws out a powerful jab.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Moai moves out of range easily.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moai's calf.
Moai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Moai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li tries to clinch but Moai is having none of it.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.

Li forces Moai back against the cage and clinches.
Moai avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Li regains guard.
Moai passes into half guard.

Moai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moai.

Moai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Moai eventually gives up the hold.
Moai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moai trying to mount his opponent but Li defends it.
Li is looking to improve his position.

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.
Moai throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
Li is not content to let Moai control the position.
Li wants to improve his position but Moai is controlling well.
Moai works his way into side control.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li is not content to let Moai control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joeseph Moai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moai misses with a low kick.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Moai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Belal Li has been cut.
Moai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li scores with a head kick.
Moai wants to clinch.

Moai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Moai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Li looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Li looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Li!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moai seems a little lost for a moment, as Li dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to stand but Moai is controlling his head.
Moai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moai regains full guard. Nicely done.

Li gets to his feet - Moai follows without any prompting.
A head kick by Li misses
enabling Moai to counter with a crisp jab.

A big head kick from Moai and Li is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Li is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moai, into his guard.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Moai finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Li!
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Moai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Li is now in Moai's guard. A big mistake from Moai there, giving up the dominant position!

Moai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Li uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moai is looking to reverse the position.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moai keeps working.
Li tries to stand but Moai is controlling his head.
Moai is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Li is controlling him well.

Li stands up and beckons Moai to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moai tries a head kick but it misses.
Moai blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joeseph Moai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Belal Li's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moai shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moai thows a body shot but no joy.
Li misses with a kick to the body
and Moai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li throws a head kick that misses
and Moai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moai swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Moai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moai fails with a takedown attempt.
Moai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moai keeps the fight on the outside.
Li cracks Moai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Moai moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Li misses

and Moai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Li!
Moai advances nicely into full mount.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li tries to lock up and control but Moai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Li tries to control Moai's body but Moai pushes him off. Li squirms to his side and now Moai has his back!
Joeseph Moai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
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!

Moai is looking for the choke from the back position but Li is controlling his hands well.
Li grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Li tries to roll but Moai sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Li won't enjoy being in this position. Moai looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Li is tapping - it's over boys! Moai picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joeseph Moai!