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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeseph Ballin (ranked 4456 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Li (ranked 5913 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Li's choice of entrance music: Space Cowboy. Wang Li told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joeseph Ballin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wang Li!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballin.
Ballin throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li moves into the clinch.
Ballin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position.
Li tries to stand but Ballin is controlling from the bottom.
Ballin working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Ballin looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Ballin is trying to keep Li in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Ballin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Li presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ballin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ballin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ballin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li tries to break free but Ballin pushes him back against the cage.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
Ballin darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Ballin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Li is defending well.
Ballin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Li looks winded!
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballin has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ballin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Li can turn it around.
Li tries to pull guard but Ballin holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Ballin.
Ballin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballin. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballin is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
Li connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballin momentarily.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Ballin has him pressed against the cage.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Li manages to circle out of the way.
Li throws the left hand but Ballin avoids the punch easily.
Ballin attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Li moves into the clinch.
Ballin slowing the pace effectively.
Ballin is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ballin goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wang Li will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Li cracks Ballin with an open hand slap.
Li cracks Ballin with a good jab.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries to clinch but Ballin is having none of it.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ballin slips a jab from Li.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li tries to clinch but Ballin moves away
and Ballin counters with a left and a right that stings Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li moves into the clinch.
Ballin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Ballin gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ballin or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Li's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ballin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballin defends it nicely.
Ballin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Li throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li being controlled against the cage.
Ballin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li moves into the clinch.
Ballin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ballin, up you get!
Ballin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ballin blocks a head kick by Li.
It looked like Ballin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ballin lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Ballin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joeseph Ballin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li tries to clinch up.
Ballin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ballin keeps the fight on the outside.
As Li tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
As Li tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballin drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ballin.
Ballin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballin is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ballin.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wang Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ballin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Li clinches.
Ballin is pushing Li up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ballin wants a takedown.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballin has double underhooks.
Ballin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stalling in the clinch but Ballin improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ballin keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ballin.
Li connects with a right hand. Ballin shakes it off.
Ballin rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballin trying to control the position but instead, Li has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballin into the cage.
Li tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ballin has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Ballin is controlling him.
Ballin stalling in the clinch.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballin has him pressed against the cage.
Ballin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Li walks away with a smile on his face. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Ballin's knee but Ballin avoids it well.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li has closed the distance and engaged Ballin in a clinch.
Ballin can't get the takedown.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Ballin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to break free.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Ballin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Ballin has the dominant position.
Ballin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ballin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wang Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Ballin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ballin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballin is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballin has his back to the cage.
Ballin keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballin tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Ballin throws an elbow but it misses.
Ballin trying to stall but Li improves his position.
Ballin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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