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Event:
ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Lianjie misses its intended target.
Lianjie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by The Crab.
Lianjie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Crab stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Crab defends it nicely.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Lianjie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from The Crab does it's job there.
Lianjie tries to clinch
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab lands with a right hand.
The Crab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lianjie.#T1#
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Lianjie off the cage and back into range.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crab finish him?
It looks like The Crab has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Lianjie clinches up with The Crab and pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Crab presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lianjie seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crab landing knees to the body.
The Crab lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Crab lands a body punch.
The Crab lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lianjie manages to pull guard.
The Crab connects with a couple of short punches.
The Crab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
The Crab drops back looking for a leg! Lianjie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lianjie manages to kick The Crab off! The Crab jumps back into Lianjie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The Crab with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crab slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Crab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lianjie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lianjie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Crab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Crab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Lianjie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Crab escapes and throws Lianjie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks The Crab politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Crab prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ground and pound from The Crab seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as The Crab stalls from top position.
The Crab looks up at the clock and then as Lianjie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Crab smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
The Crab looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lianjie is avoiding damage well.
The Crab lands a nice forearm strike.
The Crab staying calm.
The Crab is putting a hurting on Lianjie here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Crab moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lianjie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lianjie has his takedown stuffed
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lianjie.
Nice defenses there by Lianjie.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lianjie misses with a takedown
and The Crab counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Good work by Lianjie as he checks the leg kick.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lianjie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lianjie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie tries to clinch but The Crab moves away
and The Crab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
The Crab gets control of Lianjie's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Crab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab seems keen to control Lianjie's posture.#T1##SUB#
The Crab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lianjie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Crab is tightening it up a little... Lianjie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lianjie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lianjie taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Crab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henry The Crab!
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Event:
ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Li Lianjie has been cut.#TD2#
Lianjie has Franco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lianjie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Franco tumbling to the mat - Lianjie dives into Franco's guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Lianjie isn't so interested in that idea.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Franco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lianjie wants to stand and escape but instead Franco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lianjie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Lianjie blocks nicely.
Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lianjie wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #T3#
Lianjie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Franco has Lianjie pressed against the cage, preventing Lianjie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lianjie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franco is defending well.
Franco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Franco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Lianjie.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Lianjie shrugs off.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Lianjie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.#CL#
Franco rushes Lianjie and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lianjie tries to pull guard but Franco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franco lands a right hand.
Lianjie blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lianjie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Lianjie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Li Lianjie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franco. #TD2#
Lianjie gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lianjie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco content to stall in guard here.
Franco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Franco postures up in Lianjie's guard and throws a big left but Lianjie blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco won't allow Lianjie to sweep him here.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lianjie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lianjie's head.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lianjie looking for a sweep. Not yet Lianjie, not yet.
Lianjie is trying to control the position but Franco postures up.
Franco prevents Lianjie from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Lianjie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Franco presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.
Lianjie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Franco.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Lianjie shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Lianjie tries to pull guard but Franco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.#T4#
Franco presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Lianjie in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Franco.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
Lianjie is pressed against the cage. Franco pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lianjie! Two more big strikes from Franco and Lianjie crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pedro Franco!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Franco made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Lianjie walks into a stiff left hand from The Crab.
The Crab has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Lianjie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crab.
The Crab works the jab nicely.
Lianjie wants to clinch
and The Crab counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from The Crab does it's job there.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Crab as he jumps to the side.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Lianjie saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses
and The Crab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lianjie gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A left and a right from Lianjie both land. Nice combination.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
Lianjie tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab lands a lovely overhand right.
The Crab scores with a sloppy right hand. Lianjie should have avoided that one.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lianjie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lianjie takes one to the side of the head.
Lianjie moves in looking to clinch but The Crab pushes him off.
It looked like The Crab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Lianjie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from The Crab finds it's way through Lianjie's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lianjie falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Crab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lianjie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lianjie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lianjie moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Lianjie shoots in for a double leg but The Crab sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry The Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
The Crab lands a glancing blow to the side of Lianjie's head.
The Crab throws a hook but Lianjie avoids it easily.
Jab from The Crab.#ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
The Crab is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by The Crab! Lianjie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!
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Event:
ABW 99 Distacio Jr - Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hetfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hetfield.
Lianjie tries to score a body lock takedown but Hetfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hetfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Hetfield presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
Lianjie jumps guard but Hetfield stands there with Lianjie around his waist. Lianjie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hetfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?
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!
Hetfield gets through Lianjie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hetfield won't allow it.
Lianjie is looking to take this one to the mat.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
Lianjie trying to stall but Hetfield improves his position.
Lianjie seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Lianjie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hetfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lianjie tries to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield pushes Lianjie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Hetfield has Lianjie pressed against the cage, preventing Lianjie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
#T3#
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield pushes Lianjie against the cage. Hetfield is working some dirty boxing. Hetfield pushes off with a quick right hook! Lianjie goes down! Lianjie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hetfield moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
After winning the bout, James Hetfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 91
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses.
Lianjie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Lianjie dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Lianjie's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lianjie moves into the clinch.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson trying to stall but Lianjie improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lianjie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lianjie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lianjie looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lianjie wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Lianjie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Lianjie trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lianjie is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lianjie counters with a one-two to the body.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lianjie fails with the takedown.#T4#
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Lianjie counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson leaves Lianjie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lianjie counter with a right hand.
Lianjie connects with a single shot there.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Lianjie sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lianjie counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Lianjie works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lianjie forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lianjie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Lianjie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lianjie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson letting Lianjie take a breather here.#BC2#
Lianjie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.#T1#
Lianjie looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Lianjie fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lianjie circles away.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lianjie counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Lianjie to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Lianjie looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Lianjie drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.#SU2#
Lianjie gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Lianjie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lianjie continues to drive forward.
Lianjie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lianjie sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lianjie is looking to escape.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lianjie defending well though.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T3#
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lianjie's head.
Lianjie is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Lianjie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lianjie manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Lianjie's guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demitrious Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lianjie, which made it look bad.
Lianjie throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Lianjie avoided it.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lianjie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lianjie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lianjie manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lianjie is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Lianjie circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianjie is looking for the big counter here.
Lianjie misses with a two punch combination.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lianjie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Lianjie drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is trying to keep Lianjie in close.
Lianjie being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Lianjie pushes his legs off easily.
Lianjie looking to pass the guard.
Lianjie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Lianjie looking to pass the guard.
Li Lianjie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lianjie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Lianjie defends it easily.
#T3#
Johnson pulls Lianjie in close to prevent any damage.
Lianjie wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Lianjie to follow him.
Lianjie throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Lianjie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Lianjie gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lianjie.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Lianjie and move into the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lianjie as he jumps to the side.
Lianjie tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Lianjie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Lianjie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lianjie 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lianjie tries to clinch but Law moves away #TD#
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Law not doing much here.
Lianjie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
Law content to control rather than advance.
Lianjie is in trouble now - Law has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Lianjie is looking to improve his position but Law isn't that keen on the idea.
Law tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lianjie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lianjie is looking to escape.
Law lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lianjie hang on?#T2#
Lianjie tries to hold on but Law postures up.
Law tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Lianjie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Law trying to control but Lianjie is having none of it.
Law avoids the attempt from Lianjie to control.#T3#
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lianjie is looking to escape.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lianjie looks a forlorn figure.
Law looking to control but Lianjie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lianjie is trying to reverse the position but instead Law has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Law wants to control but Lianjie manages to buck him off and is now in Law's guard! Nice work there by Lianjie!
Law is pulling down on Lianjie's head to control his posture.
Lianjie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lianjie wanted to stand there but Law had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lianjie looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lianjie lands with a cross.
Lianjie tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Law was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lianjie.
Lianjie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Law appears to be looking for a big counter.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lianjie finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head. #CL#
Law clinches up with Lianjie and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lianjie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Law tries to clinch
and Lianjie counters with a nice body shot.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Lianjie sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lianjie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Lianjie throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Lianjie lands a nice looking body kick.
Law takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damien Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lianjie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Law scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lianjie tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Lianjie turns into Law and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lianjie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law pulls Lianjie in close to his closed guard and prevents Lianjie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lianjie wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
Law is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Law controls Lianjie momentarily but Lianjie frees himself.
Law is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lianjie is controlling him.
Law managing to control the position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Lianjie from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Law is pulling down on Lianjie's head to control his posture.
Law continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lianjie throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Lianjie tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Law throws a lazy head kick
and Lianjie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Lianjie as Law shoots in.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lianjie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
Lianjie slips nicely into half guard.
Lianjie wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law trying to hold on to Lianjie's head to control him but Lianjie postures up.
#T1##SU2#
Lianjie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lianjie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lianjie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lianjie but Lianjie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lianjie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Lianjie scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Law tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
Law tries for a takedown but Lianjie circles away easily
and Lianjie counters with a big right hand! Oh Law is in trouble here! Lianjie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Lianjie!
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Event:
ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Wawelski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lianjie's waist but Lianjie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wawelski off to one side.
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown but Lianjie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Wawelski's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wawelski darts in looking for a takedown but Lianjie gets double underhooks and turns Wawelski into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosma Wawelski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lianjie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lianjie throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Wawelski darts in and clinches Lianjie up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wawelski obliges.
Wawelski crunches a lovely knee into Lianjie's ribcage.
Wawelski lands with a right to the head.
Wawelski works on Lianjie's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wawelski lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Wawelski lands a left hand.
Wawelski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawelski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #T1#
Wawelski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wawelski lands a good knee to the midsection. Lianjie won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wawelski.
Lianjie looks winded!
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawelski is leaning against Lianjie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawelski.
Wawelski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lianjie wants a takedown.
Wawelski lands a right hand.
Wawelski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lianjie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lianjie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Wawelski lands with a right to the head.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wawelski scores with a hook to the body.
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Wawelski.
Wawelski cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski crunches a lovely knee into Lianjie's ribcage.
Wawelski scores with a hook to the body.
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wawelski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wawelski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wawelski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wawelski is leaning against Lianjie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Wawelski lands a shot to the body.
Wawelski is leaning against Lianjie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawelski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wawelski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wawelski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
Wawelski is leaning against Lianjie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawelski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Wawelski.
A short left from Wawelski.
A short body shot lands from Wawelski as the two fighters clinch.
Wawelski lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
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!
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike.
Wawelski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawelski cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.#T4#
Wawelski cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands a shot to the body.
Wawelski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawelski scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wawelski lands a right hand.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawelski.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawelski finish him?
A short body shot lands from Wawelski as the two fighters clinch.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Wawelski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lianjie seems to have recovered his senses.
Wawelski lands an uppercut.
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a knee to the body.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lianjie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Wawelski.
Wawelski crunches a lovely knee into Lianjie's ribcage.
Wawelski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wawelski presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wawelski pushes Lianjie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands with a right to the head.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawelski.
#T1#
Wawelski lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
Lianjie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wawelski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawelski.
A body shot lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lianjie can do to turn this around?
Wawelski cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Wawelski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawelski lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wawelski.
#T2#
Wawelski cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wawelski obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawelski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawelski working Lianjie over with knees to the body.
Wawelski lands a right hand.
Wawelski works on Lianjie's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wawelski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lianjie with a big uppercut! Lianjie tries to clinch up but Wawelski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lianjie to the mat! Lianjie covers up and Wawelski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kosma Wawelski!
During a confident post fight interview, Kosma Wawelski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Nemirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lianjie at a distance.
Nemirov jabs at Lianjie's body.
Lianjie tries to clinch but Nemirov is having none of it.
No joy there for Nemirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lianjie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lianjie dives in and grabs Nemirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nemirov pushes down on Lianjie's head and hops out.#TD#
Nemirov tries to sprawl but Lianjie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lianjie trying to control from half guard but Nemirov is working away. #SU#
Lianjie stands up out of the half guard.
Lianjie has his takedown stuffed
letting Nemirov counter with a right hand.
Lianjie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lianjie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Nemirov misses.
Nemirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lianjie.
Lianjie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lianjie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nemirov dodges the punch combination from Lianjie.
Nemirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lianjie under the eye.#T2#
A big left from Nemirov misses.
Lianjie tries to clinch
letting Nemirov counter with a right hand.
Lianjie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lianjie misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Nemirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lianjie fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Lianjie lands but Nemirov takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lianjie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nemirov.
Nemirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lianjie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nemirov.#T3#
Lianjie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemirov.
Nemirov misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Lianjie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nemirov, pushing him back against the cage.
Lianjie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nemirov to keep the fight standing.
Nemirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nemirov scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lianjie.
Nemirov throws a head punch that misses.
Nemirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nemirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nemirov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Lianjie jumps guard and drags Nemirov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nemirov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Lianjie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nemirov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lianjie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nemirov controls the pace.
Nemirov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lianjie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemirov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nemirov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nemirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lianjie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nemirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemirov connects with a body shot that sends Lianjie's belly button to the back.
Lianjie misses with a series of wild punches.
Nemirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nemirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lianjie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemirov connects with a body shot that sends Lianjie's belly button to the back.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nemirov enables Lianjie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nemirov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nemirov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nemirov, not yet.
Lianjie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Lianjie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nemirov, up you get!
Lianjie shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Lianjie.
Nemirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lianjie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nemirov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nemirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lianjie.
Lianjie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nemirov just manages to avoid it.
Lianjie scores with a head kick.
Nemirov misses with an uppercut. Lianjie saw that one coming.
Nemirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lianjie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nemirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lianjie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lazar Nemirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemirov stuns Lianjie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lianjie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lianjie misses with a takedown
and Nemirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nemirov lands a jab to the nose.
Lianjie fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Nemirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Nemirov misses.
Nemirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nemirov blocks a head kick by Lianjie.
Nemirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nemirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lianjie.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nemirov defends it nicely.#T4#
Lianjie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nemirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lianjie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lianjie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nemirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lianjie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lianjie tries a low kick but Nemirov avoids it.
Lianjie tries to clinch there but Nemirov circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lianjie.
Lianjie thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lianjie shoots and misses
and Nemirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nemirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lianjie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lianjie misses with a two punch combination.
Nemirov throws a big shot that misses.
Lianjie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemirov.
Lianjie throws a big counter combination but Nemirov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nemirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemirov.
Lianjie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nemirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie lands with a good body shot.
Lianjie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nemirov circles away.
Nemirov unleashes a big counter combination but Lianjie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nemirov digs a good hook to Lianjie's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lianjie looks for a takedown but Nemirov sprawls well.#T1#
Lianjie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck for Lianjie with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemirov! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Nemirov finds it's way through Lianjie's defenses.
Nemirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lianjie to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Nemirov.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nemirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lianjie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nemirov circles away.
Nemirov connects with the punch.
Nemirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lianjie tries to clinch
and Nemirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Nemirov.
Nemirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lianjie circles away quickly and effectively.
Lianjie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nemirov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nemirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nemirov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Lianjie is rocked!
Lianjie misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Nemirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemirov looks to land a right hand but Lianjie moved out of range.
Lianjie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lianjie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lianjie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Nemirov misses.
Lianjie slips a jab and a cross from Nemirov.
Lianjie thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nemirov misses with a straight right.
Nemirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Lianjie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lianjie shoots in and drives through. Nemirov sprawls well.
Nemirov throws a looping overhand right but Lianjie ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Nemirov catches Lianjie right on the button with a cross.
Lianjie ducks right into an uppercut from Nemirov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lianjie is looking to clinch.
Nemirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Lianjie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Nemirov! Lianjie is backing up but he can't get away as Nemirov lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Lianjie and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazar Nemirov!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 61
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Qui drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lianjie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lianjie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Qui's head.
Lianjie throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Qui counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lianjie won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lianjie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Qui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lianjie defending well though.
Lianjie is trying to get back to full guard.
Lianjie wants to get back to his feet.
Lianjie is looking for a sweep. Qui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qui is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Qui in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lianjie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qui throws a big elbow that misses.
Qui with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lianjie wants to stand and escape but Qui is having none of it.
Qui has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Qui throwing strikes from guard but Lianjie blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Lianjie looking for a guillotine here but Qui defends easily.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Qui accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lianjie keeping moving, preventing Qui from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Qui stands up and waves to Lianjie to follow him. #CL#
Qui darts in and clinches Lianjie up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Qui.
#T3#
Qui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lianjie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Qui stalls.
Qui misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Lianjie has Qui pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lianjie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Qui tumbling to the mat - Lianjie dives into Qui's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Qui manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Qui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lianjie is trying to break free.
Qui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lianjie pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Lianjie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lianjie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Qui tries to kick Lianjie off but Lianjie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lianjie is taking a breather. Qui says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Lianjie stands up and beckons Qui to join him on the feet.
Lianjie keeps the fight on the outside.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Qui bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Li Lianjie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Qui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Qui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Low Qui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a takedown but Qui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lianjie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lianjie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lianjie duly obliges.
Lianjie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lianjie clinches.
Qui avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qui can't get the takedown.
Qui lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
Lianjie is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Lianjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Lianjie with that takedown attempt.
Qui throws a big counter combination but Lianjie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Low Qui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Lianjie fails to land with a series of punches.
Lianjie fails with the takedown
and Lianjie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qui fails with the takedown.
Lianjie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Lianjie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lianjie tries to clinch but Qui is having none of it.
Qui appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lianjie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Qui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lianjie looks for a takedown but Qui sprawls well.
Qui swinging wildly here.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Qui bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Qui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lianjie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lianjie moves into range and clinches up with Qui.#T3#
Lianjie wants a takedown.
Lianjie looking for a takedown. #BC#
Qui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lianjie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lianjie throws a right hand that Qui ducks under and follows up with a left that Qui also avoids with ease.
Qui seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lianjie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses.
Qui tries to close the distance and clinch but Lianjie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lianjie stuffs the takedown attempt from Qui. Qui gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Qui explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Qui throws a series of strikes that have Lianjie backpedaling.
Qui wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Lianjie throws a fast counter high kick but Qui manages to duck under it in time.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses
and Lianjie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Qui clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qui pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Qui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Low Qui dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lianjie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Lianjie closes the distance and pushes Qui back into the cage.
Lianjie can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Qui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie throws a right hand that Qui ducks under and follows up with a left that Qui also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Qui on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qui is looking to counter the offense by Lianjie and move into the clinch.
Lianjie wants to land a leg kick but Qui is out of range.
Lianjie misses with a right hand
and Lianjie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Lianjie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lianjie throws a leg kick
and Qui counters with a one-two to the body.
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Qui shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lianjie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Lianjie is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Qui presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Lianjie breaks the clinch.
Lianjie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lianjie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qui counters with a left and a right that stings Lianjie.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Qui shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lianjie is trying to defend but Qui finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lianjie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lianjie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qui.
Lianjie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lianjie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Qui.
Qui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Qui throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lianjie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Qui postures up and lands a big shot to Lianjie's brow. #T3#
Lianjie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lianjie has an active guard here but Qui has managed to pass into half guard.
Qui is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lianjie wants to get back to full guard but Qui has mounted him!
Lianjie taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qui lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lianjie hang on?
Lianjie wants to control but Qui is having none of it.#T4#
Qui lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Qui lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lianjie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Low Qui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lianjie is refusing to be controlled, as Qui sits in half guard.
Lianjie is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Low Qui showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qui has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Low Qui!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 49
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
The Crab throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lianjie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lianjie.
The Crab seems keen to control Lianjie's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Lianjie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Crab can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Crab wants to sweep here but Lianjie controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
The Crab controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from The Crab.#CL#
Lianjie clinches up with The Crab and pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
The Crab tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lianjie avoids it.
Lianjie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Crab pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Crab can't find room to land a body shot as Lianjie controls the action.
The Crab lands a right hand. #BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from The Crab.
Lianjie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lianjie slips under a jab.
The Crab connects with a looping right hand.
Lianjie moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Lianjie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
The Crab connects with a single shot there.
The Crab tests Lianjie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab tests Lianjie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab throws a low kick but Lianjie moves out of range easily.
Lianjie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Crab manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot by The Crab.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
The Crab breaks from the clinch.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lianjie manages to avoid it.#T3#
A left lands for The Crab.
Lianjie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab misses with a hook. Lianjie ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lianjie misses the target.
Lianjie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Crab finds it's way round the side to connect with Lianjie's head.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot.
Lianjie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lianjie doesn't seem bothered though.
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab throws a body punch but Lianjie moves out of range.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.
Lianjie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lianjie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Crab.
Lianjie ducks right into an uppercut from The Crab.
Lianjie misses with an uppercut. The Crab saw that one coming.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab throws out a powerful jab.
The Crab takes a swing at Lianjie's ribcage but misses.
The Crab blocks a head kick by Lianjie.
Lianjie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab cracks Lianjie with a good jab.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, The Crab scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Crab as Lianjie tries to tie him up.
The Crab is working Lianjie over against the cage.
Lianjie working aggressively here.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab pushes Lianjie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lianjie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lianjie.
Lianjie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lianjie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.
Lianjie is looking for a counter combo.
Lianjie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lianjie slips under a jab.
Lianjie avoids the body shot from The Crab.
The Crab throws a hook but Lianjie blocks it.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lianjie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Lianjie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lianjie continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as The Crab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lianjie doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Lianjie.
Lianjie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Lianjie ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL2#
Lianjie tries to keep at a distance but The Crab has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lianjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Crab instigates a clinch.
Lianjie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lianjie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Crab smiles and moves away.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lianjie misses with a wild combination.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lianjie.
Lianjie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A left lands for The Crab.
Lianjie dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Lianjie's head and hops out.
Lianjie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lianjie.
Lianjie appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Crab lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
The Crab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Crab works on Lianjie's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab tries to work over Lianjie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Crab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Crab lands a shot to the body.
The Crab throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Crab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Crab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lianjie or not.
The Crab cracks Lianjie with a nice body shot.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #T3#
Lianjie wants to break free but The Crab has control.
Lianjie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
The Crab lands a nice uppercut.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Crab pushes Lianjie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lianjie can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lianjie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Lianjie manages to break the clinch.
The Crab lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by The Crab. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Crab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Lianjie's ribs.#T4#
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Lianjie.
#CL2#
The Crab rushes Lianjie and presses him up against the cage.
The Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
Lianjie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from The Crab as the two fighters clinch.
The Crab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Crab scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
The Crab stalling.
A short uppercut from The Crab.
The Crab digs a right hand into Lianjie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lianjie's gas tank.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Lianjie's ribcage. Lianjie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lianjie is trying to pull guard but The Crab turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab cracks Lianjie with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lianjie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Crab feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lianjies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Lianjie moved out of range.#CL2#
The Crab clinches.
The Crab scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
The Crab misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry The Crab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lianjie tries to score a body lock takedown but The Crab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lianjie looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lianjie decides to pull guard.
The Crab is pushing down on Lianjie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lianjie is fighting to maintain full guard but The Crab has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Crab not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Crab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
The Crab controlling the action here.
The Crab works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Crab controlling his opponent.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Crab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lianjie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The Crab looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Crab is continuing to stall.#T3#
More stalling from The Crab.
The adventures of The Crab the control monster continue. Boring.
My spies in Boyz II Men inform me that The Crab has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Crab with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lianjie can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crab controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
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Event:
ABW 39
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lianjie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lianjie is working Gump over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gump trying to control but Lianjie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Gump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lianjie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lianjie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lianjie is trying to stick to Gump's back but Gump is turning into Lianjie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lianjie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gump.#SUB#
Gump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gump trying to control but Lianjie is working from the bottom.
Lianjie keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Lianjie is pulling down on Gump's head. It's preventing any offense from Gump, at least for the moment.#T1#
Lianjie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump trying to control but Lianjie is working from the bottom.
Lianjie looking for a sweep. Not yet Lianjie, not yet.
Gump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lianjie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gump prevents Lianjie from standing back up.
#SUB#
Gump is working for a kimura but Lianjie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Gump passes to full mount!
Lianjie wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gump working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lianjie turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gump off and cradles Lianjie's limp body as Gump celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Forest Gump!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lianjie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Lianjie throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Lianjie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lianjie jumps guard and drags Hetfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Lianjie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hetfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lianjie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
Lianjie tries a head kick but it misses.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lianjie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
#T1#
Hetfield scores with a jab to the head.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Hetfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
Lianjie is looking for the big counter here.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Lianjie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Lianjie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Lianjie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hetfield.
Lianjie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Lianjie manages to pull guard.
Lianjie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lianjie is adopting a defensive guard.
Lianjie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Lianjie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Lianjie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lianjie keeping moving, preventing Hetfield from controlling successfully.
Lianjie wants to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lianjie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lianjie is trying to control the position but Hetfield postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lianjie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lianjie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie misses with a series of wild punches.
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Lianjie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lianjie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lianjie works over Hetfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Hetfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lianjie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie dominated that round.
That's time! Hetfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie is having none of it.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie moves out of range.
Lianjie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lianjie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie is having none of it.
Lianjie throws out a counter right but Hetfield avoids it with no problem.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lianjie throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Lianjie throws a body kick that misses
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hetfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lianjie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lianjie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.#CL#
Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lianjie drags the fight down to the ground.
Lianjie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hetfield is one step ahead there.
Lianjie keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lianjie working a defensive guard here.
Lianjie wants to stand but Hetfield is controlling the position.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lianjie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hetfield stopping the sweep attempt from Lianjie.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
Hetfield moves to clinch but Lianjie breaks away
and Lianjie counters with a two punch combo.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Lianjie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetfield with a body shot.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lianjie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie keeps the fight on the outside.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.#T4#
Hetfield darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Lianjie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hetfield is trying to keep Lianjie in close.
Lianjie connects with a couple of short punches.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Lianjie postures up.
Hetfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lianjie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lianjie trying to control but Hetfield is working from the bottom.
Hetfield trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lianjie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hetfield with a jab.
Hetfield wants to clinch but Lianjie slips to the side
and Lianjie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hetfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lianjie misses with a low kick.
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but Lianjie manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lianjie gets a clinch.
Lianjie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hetfield.
Lianjie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hetfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lianjie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lianjie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie moves out of range.
Lianjie throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Lianjie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hetfield struggling a bit here.
Hetfield is trying to escape the position but Lianjie is controlling the position.
Lianjie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lianjie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hetfield wants to control but Lianjie postures up.
Hetfield tries to improve position but can't.
Lianjie working away.
Hetfield is trying to improve his position.
Lianjie wants to stand but Hetfield has his arm trapped. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Hetfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hetfield manages to get back to half guard.
Hetfield wants to control but Lianjie is keeping busy.
Li Lianjie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Lianjie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Lianjie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
Lianjie blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Lianjie.
Lianjie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Lianjie.
Lianjie is trying to drag Hetfield to the mat but Hetfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lianjie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Lianjie jumps guard but Hetfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lianjie is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lianjie's elbow.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Lianjie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hetfield prevents it.
#TD2#
Lianjie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hetfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lianjie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Belediyev lands a jab to Lianjie's midsection.
Belediyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lianjie.
Belediyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruslan Belediyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie dodges the punch combination from Belediyev.
Lianjie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Belediyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Belediyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lianjie.#CL2#
Lianjie rushes Belediyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Lianjie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belediyev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lianjie.
Lianjie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belediyev is defending well.
Ruslan Belediyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.#BC#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lianjie as Belediyev shoots in.
Belediyev scores with a head kick. Lianjie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Belediyev gets a takedown into half guard.
Belediyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belediyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Belediyev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belediyev tries to pass to full mount but Lianjie defends it.
Lianjie is trying to maintain the position but Belediyev is very close to passing his half guard.
Lianjie tries to get to full guard but Belediyev has control of the leg.
Belediyev trying to mount his opponent but Lianjie defends it. #T3#
Lianjie is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lianjie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES2#
Lianjie wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Lianjie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belediyev's half guard.#ES#
Belediyev kicks off Lianjie and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Lianjie gets a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Lianjie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lianjie stops a takedown attempt from Belediyev.
Lianjie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Lianjie tries to sprawl out of it but Belediyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lianjie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Lianjie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Belediyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lianjie finds it's way round the side to connect with Belediyev's head.
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 Ruslan Belediyev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Belediyev fails with the takedown.
Lianjie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belediyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lianjie scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Lianjie clinches. #BC#
Belediyev breaks from the clinch.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a takedown. Belediyev tries to sprawl out of it but Lianjie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belediyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Belediyev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lianjie defends well and Belediyev ends up having to push Lianjie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belediyev shoots in and drives through. Lianjie sprawls well.
Lianjie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Belediyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belediyev shoots in but Lianjie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belediyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lianjie tries to bum rush Belediyev with a series of wild strikes but Belediyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belediyev throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lianjie counters with a shoot takedown. Belediyev fights it but they end up in guard.
Lianjie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belediyev is trying to keep Lianjie in close.
#SU2#
Lianjie stands and steps away. Belediyev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Lianjie stalks Belediyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belediyev's face. Belediyev staggers backwards, shaken.
Lianjie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Lianjie looks to move away, Belediyev throws a big counter combo but Lianjie just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belediyev fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Lianjie takes the fight into the clinch.
Belediyev connects with a knee to the head.
Belediyev stops a takedown attempt from Lianjie.
#T3#
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Belediyev won't allow it.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Belediyev. #BC#
Belediyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lianjie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belediyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Belediyev's guard now, I'm sure.
Belediyev keeping moving, preventing Lianjie from controlling successfully.
Belediyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lianjie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Belediyev working a defensive guard here.
Lianjie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belediyev is keeping the position for now.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Belediyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belediyev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belediyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lianjie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belediyev defends it well.
Lianjie misses with a low kick.
Belediyev is looking for a counter combo.
Ruslan Belediyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Belediyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belediyev closes the distance and clinches up with Lianjie, looking for a takedown. Belediyev pushes Lianjie against the cage but Lianjie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lianjie slaps away a takedown attempt from Belediyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lianjie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belediyev's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev throws a head kick that half lands.
Belediyev throws a head kick but Lianjie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lianjie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belediyev throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Lianjie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lianjie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lianjie.
Belediyev connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Lianjie clinches up against the cage.
Belediyev wants to take the fight to the mat but Lianjie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Belediyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Belediyev throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Belediyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lianjie circles away.
Belediyev has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Lianjie closes the distance and clinches.
Lianjie jumps guard but Belediyev stands there with Lianjie around his waist. Lianjie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belediyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lianjie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lianjie looks to land a combination but Belediyev avoids it well. #T3##CL2#
Lianjie gets a clinch.
Belediyev tries a body shot but Lianjie blocks it.
Lianjie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belediyev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lianjie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Lianjie rushes Belediyev and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lianjie manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Belediyev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lianjie's guard.#ES2#
Lianjie wriggles free and stands up.
Belediyev throws a leg kick but Lianjie checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belediyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Belediyev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Lianjie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belediyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lianjie is fending him off so far but Belediyev persists. Nope, Lianjie circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianjie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lianjie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Belediyev forces Lianjie back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie cracks the inside of Belediyev's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Lianjie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lianjie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lianjie shoots in but no luck this time.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemon.
Lemon shoots in looking for a takedown. Lianjie tries to sprawl out of it but Lemon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lianjie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianjie tries for a takedown but Lemon circles away easily#CL2#
and Lemon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lianjie's efforts to push away.
Lianjie stops a takedown attempt from Lemon.
Li Lianjie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Lemon.
A frustrated look appears on Lianjie's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Lianjie is trying to force a seperation but Lemon has the dominant position.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lianjie up against the cage.#TD#
Lianjie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lemon uses from the top position.
Lemon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lianjie keeping moving, preventing Lemon from controlling successfully.
Lemon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lianjie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lemon postures up.
#SUB#
Lianjie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemon defends it easily.
Lianjie being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lemon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lianjie is retaining full guard.
Lemon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lianjie trying to control the position.
Lemon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Lemon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lianjie, up you get! #T3#
A combination from Lemon does no damage.
Lianjie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lianjie just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemon works over Lianjie's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Li Lianjie has been cut.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.
Lemon jabs Lianjie to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Lianjie tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lemon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lianjie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lemon defends well and Lianjie ends up having to push Lemon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Lianjie throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown but Lianjie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lemon gets a clinch.
Lemon has Lianjie pushed against the cage.
Lemon is working for takedown but Lianjie is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Lemon breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lianjie as Lemon shoots in.
It looked like Lianjie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lemon clinches.
Lemon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lianjie's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadhg Lemon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Li Lianjie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon lands a good knee to the midsection. Lianjie won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Lianjie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemon is looking for a takedown.
Lemon stalling.
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemon won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lemon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Lianjie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lemon.
Li Lianjie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Lemon.#T1##CL2#
Lemon clinches up with Lianjie and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Lianjie won't allow it.
Lemon keeps control of Lianjie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemon won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lemon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lemon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lianjie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lianjie misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lemon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Lianjie goes for a double leg but Lemon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemon continues to drive forward.
Lemon wants to counter with a clinch but Lianjie pushes him away.
Lianjie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lianjie tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it. #TD2#
Lemon drives through with a takedown into Lianjie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lemon stops Lianjie from standing up. #SUB#
Lianjie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Lemon stands and steps away. Lianjie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lemon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lianjie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lianjie avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Lemon looks for a takedown but Lianjie sprawls well.
Lianjie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Lemon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lemon drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Lianjie stands up and waves to Lemon to follow him.
Lianjie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemon.
As Lemon looks to move away, Lianjie throws a big counter combo but Lemon just gets out of the way.
No luck for Lemon with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Lemon!
Lemon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemon shoots in looking for a takedown. Lianjie tries to sprawl out of it but Lemon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lianjie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianjie tries to clinch up.
Lemon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon misses with a takedown attempt - Lianjie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lianjie is looking to counter the offense by Lemon and move into the clinch.
Lemon closes the distance but Lianjie moves to the side
letting Lianjie counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadhg Lemon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Li Lianjie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lemon moves away from the strike by Lianjie.
And Lemon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lianjie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lianjie throws the left hand but Lemon avoids the punch easily.
Lemon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lianjie misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Lemon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lemon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon looks to land a strike but Lianjie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Lianjie working for submissions but it's allowed Lemon to get to half guard.
Lemon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemon is stalling here. Lianjie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lemon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lianjie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Lemon is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Lianjie decides to stand back up. Lianjie steps back and let's Lemon get back to his feet.
Lianjie shoots in for a double leg but Lemon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemon feints and then cracks Lianjie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lianjie down. #CL2#
Lemon rushes Lianjie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lianjie's face.
Lemon prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lemon drags the fight down to the ground.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##ES2#
Lemon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lianjie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Lemon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lemon tries to pass to full mount but Lianjie defends it.
Lemon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lianjie defending well though.
Lianjie trying to control but Lemon postures up.
Lemon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Lianjie has hold of Lemon's hands but Lemon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tadhg Lemon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Lemon stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Li Lianjie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadhg Lemon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Lemon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lianjie can't fight it off and eventually Lemon manages to take the fight to the floor. Lianjie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadhg Lemon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lemon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadhg Lemon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcintyre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lianjie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lianjie is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Mcintyre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lianjie quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcintyre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcintyre scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Mcintyre gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcintyre. #TD2#
Lianjie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lianjie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lianjie slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcintyre wants to get back to full guard.
Lianjie is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcintyre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcintyre throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lianjie wants to stand up but Mcintyre is controlling the position.
Lianjie controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcintyre works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mcintyre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lianjie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lianjie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lianjie trying to control but Mcintyre is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcintyre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Mcintyre looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcintyre, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li Lianjie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcintyre.
A punch combination from Lianjie misses.
Lianjie misses with a head kick.
Mcintyre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lianjie looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcintyre.
Lianjie replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mcintyre blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuan Mcintyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lianjie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcintyre was covering up waiting for the punch and Lianjie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4##SUB#
Mcintyre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mcintyre working for a triangle but Lianjie defends it easily.
#SU2#
Lianjie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcintyre dives in for a single leg takedown but Lianjie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lianjie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lianjie misses with a series of wild punches.
Lianjie throws a right and a left that Mcintyre avoids nicely. #CL2#
Mcintyre gets tackled into the cage by Lianjie. Lianjie maintains the clinch.
Mcintyre is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie letting Mcintyre take a breather here.
Mcintyre seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lianjie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Mcintyre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Mcintyre breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Lianjie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lianjie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcintyre shoots in looking for a takedown but Lianjie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcintyre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Lianjie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lianjie lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Mcintyre kicks Lianjie off and gets to his feet.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.
Lianjie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Mcintyre is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcintyre tries for a takedown but Lianjie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Mcintyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Lianjie drops Mcintyre with a big left hand! Mcintyre is injured, injured bad! Lianjie jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Lianjie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Lianjie shoots for a double leg takedown but Warne sprawls well. He's pushed Lianjie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lianjie.
Lianjie lands with a kick to the temple. Warne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lianjie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Lianjie throwing a counter right hand but Warne manages to avoid it.
Lianjie lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warne is fending him off so far but Lianjie persists. Nope, Warne circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lianjie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lianjie wants it to stay on the feet.
Warne keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Warne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lianjie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.#T1#
Warne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Warne is trying to get an arm triangle but Lianjie is defending well.
Lianjie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warne tries to score with some ground and pound. Lianjie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Lianjie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Warne is trying to get an arm triangle but Lianjie is defending well.
Warne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warne throws an elbow but Lianjie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lianjie defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Warne tries to score with some ground and pound. Lianjie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Warne taking a breather here.
Warne working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne trying to control the position but Lianjie is working away. #SUB2#
Warne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lianjie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warne has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lianjie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warne.
Warne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Warne working the ground and pound but Lianjie is defending the strikes.
Warne wants to control but Lianjie is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Warne crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Warne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lianjie is not content to let Warne control the position. #T4#
Warne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Warne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warne lands a nice forearm strike.
Lianjie defending against the ground and pound.
Warne tries to score with some ground and pound. Lianjie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Warne is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lianjie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Warne gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lianjie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Warne lets go of the hold and Lianjie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Warne!
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