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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelheid Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2pac - hit em up. Bernstein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disturbed - Down With The Sickness. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adelheid Bernstein enters the cage!
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274 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelheid Bernstein!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Li wants to free his trapped foot but Bernstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking for a kimura but Bernstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage.
Li is working for a kimura but Bernstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Bernstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bernstein.
Li drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bernstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li has Bernstein in his guard.
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bernstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Bernstein defends easily.
Bernstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li working for a triangle but Bernstein defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bernstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bernstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Li pushes a forearm under Bernstein's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bernstein is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Li!
During a confident post fight interview, John Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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