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Event:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Li showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kvaratskhelia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Kvaratskhelia works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Li trying to control the position.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Li looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing.
Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jun Jun Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Kvaratskhelia.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to strike off his back.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvaratskhelia did well to prevent Li getting side control.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVB#
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the sweep.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jun Jun Li will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kvaratskhelia's half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia moves into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Li is pulling down on Kvaratskhelia's head to control his posture.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kvaratskhelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li struggling a bit here.
Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Li's temple. #T2#
Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with a big right hand but Li just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position but Li is working away. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Kvaratskhelia are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Li down.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Li is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Li tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Li controlling the position for now.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Li wants to control but Kvaratskhelia passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvaratskhelia 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Giorgi Kvaratskhelia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
Jokic pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Jokic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Li is working Jokic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jokic has been cut.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokic has wrist control.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokic 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.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokic being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokic throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li with a poor takedown
and Jokic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li with a poor takedown
enabling Jokic to counter with a crisp jab.
Li shoots in and drives through. Jokic sprawls well.
Jokic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Jun Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots and misses
and Jokic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokic tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokic to the ground. Jokic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Jokic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokic misses with a wild combination.
Li misses with a takedown
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries for a takedown but Jokic circles away easily
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jokic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic's cut.
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#
Jokic misses with a right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Jokic didn't expect that.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jokic looking to control.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokic's head.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li is in close to Jokic's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#That has opened up Nick Jokic's cut even more.
Li distracts Jokic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokic can do to turn this around?
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li works over Jokic with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#The cut above Nick Jokic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jokic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li 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.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Jokic counters with a stiff right hand.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one. #T4#
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jokic counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Jun Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokic moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Li closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Jokic misses #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li is in close to Jokic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jokic can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokic has wrist control.
Li wants to control from the top but Jokic keeps moving.
Li with a nice head shot there.#CUT#Nick Jokic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Jokic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li!
Jun Jun Li retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jun Jun Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 41 - SANTA WANTS VIOLENCE
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Bartosik connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartosik looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Bartosik misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bartosik trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bartosik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li stops Bartosik from standing up.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bartosik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li works over Bartosik with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#It looks like Lucjan Bartosik has been cut.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#Lucjan Bartosik's cut is getting worse.
Bartosik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Bartosik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Li forces his way into half guard.
Li performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bartosik tries to kick Li off but Li keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bartosik is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bartosik avoid being mounted?
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#Lucjan Bartosik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bartosik trying to control but Li postures up.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bartosik is trying to control but can't.
Bartosik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Li performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Li might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bartosik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Bartosik's temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Lucjan Bartosik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lucjan Bartosik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li!
Jun Jun Li is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jun Jun Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JF X - Welcome the Frog Man
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Li fails with the takedown.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Green misses with a hook.
Li with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green misses with a looping right.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Frog Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Jun Li.#T1##TD2#
Li shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Green wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Li pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li stalling.
Li is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Ground and pound from Li.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Li controlling the action here.
Li is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Li not doing much here.
Li is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green! #T4#
Green tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control.
Li working the ground and pound effectively.
Green can't escape the position.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Li controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Frog Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Jun Li.
Green misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
Li prevents Green from improving his position.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Li is controlling the pace.
Li is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Li is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
Li wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Li is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
Green is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Green taking shots to the head. #T3#
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is bucking up trying to escape but Li cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Li! Green is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jun Jun Li!
During a confident post fight interview, Jun Jun Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Frog Green stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ribbit :('. |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lassiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lassiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Lassiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Lassiter tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Li - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Li gets control of Lassiter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lassiter is not content to let Li control the position.#T1#
Lassiter gets full guard.
Lassiter working a defensive guard but Li manages to pass into side control anyway.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Lassiter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lassiter struggling a bit here.
Li in side control, throwing shots but Lassiter defends.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Chuck Lassiter has been cut.
Li trying to control the action but Lassiter is working from the bottom.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#Chuck Lassiter's cut is getting worse.
Li fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lassiter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lassiter tries to get out of the position.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lassiter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#Chuck Lassiter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Li throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Li has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lassiter!
Li trying to control but Lassiter is having none of it.
Lassiter is trying desperately to improve position.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#Jeez, Chuck Lassiter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Lassiter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li!
Jun Jun Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
JF 22 - Hudson vs Bai Li
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Resler is looking for a sweep.
Li scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Resler to see if he's OK.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Resler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Resler's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Resler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resler is trying to get back to half guard.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Resler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Li working the ground and pound but Resler is defending the strikes.
Li slows the pace down.
Li landing strikes.
Li postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Li trying to control the position but Resler is working away.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li staying calm.
Resler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Li. #T2#
Resler is not content to let Li control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Resler dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Resler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Li seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Li lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Resler down.
Resler stops Li from passing to mount. #T3#
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li trying to control the position but Resler is working away.
Li throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Li trying to control the action but Resler is working from the bottom.
Resler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Resler is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Resler can't do much from the bottom here.
Resler is not content to let Li control the position.
Li lands some shots froms side control.
Li lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li looks up at the clock and then as Resler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Li slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Resler misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Resler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Resler for as long as he can get away with.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Li 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.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resler's head.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Resler keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Resler's brow. #ROC#Resler is rocked!
Li stays in close to Resler's body and controls the position.
Li trying to control but Resler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Resler is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li is in close to Resler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li loads up on a big left hand. Resler felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Li looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Resler can't hide his disappointment, as Li celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Jun Li!
A relieved looking Jun Jun Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tsuna Resler spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess... I’m still better at avoiding fish than fists. Maybe I should’ve stuck to tuna wrestling!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Armario gets a takedown into half guard.
Armario trying to control from half guard but Li is working away.
Armario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Armario has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Li is trying to keep Armario in close.
Armario trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Armario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armario's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Armario trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li trying to control the position here. #T1#
Armario trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Armario stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
Armario wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Armario postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Li looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armario on the ground.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Armario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Li wants to take a breather but Armario is having none of it.
Armario wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li working over Armario with some ground and pound. Armario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armario trying to control here.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armario keeps working.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Li.
Armario wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armario looks winded!
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Armario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Armario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Li working Armario over with strikes.
Li working over Armario with some ground and pound. Armario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Armario is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Li in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li slips a nice elbow through Armario's hands, connecting with Armario's forehead.
Li working Armario over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Li seems content to control.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Li in particular looking to stall.
Li is trying to control. Armario wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Li.
Armario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Armario gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li won't allow Armario to sweep him here.
Li wants to pass the guard but Armario is keeping the position.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armario can do to turn this around?
Li works over Armario with some ground and pound from guard.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Armario.
Armario is breathing heavily.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li is in close to Armario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Armario has control of Li's left arm, preventing Li from doing any damage.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Armario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li stays in close to Armario's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li stands up over Armario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armario's head.
Li 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.
Armario keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li is in close to Armario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Li stands up over Armario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armario to the ground. Li is now in Armario's guard.
Li trying to control but Armario is working from the bottom.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armario's head.
Armario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Armario throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jun Jun Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li pulls Armario in close to prevent any damage.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Li stands and throws Armario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Armario is trying to escape the position but Li is controlling the position.
Armario takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Li connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Armario some visible discomfort.
Li lands an elbow. #T2#
Li is working Armario over with some ground and pound from side control.
Li lands a strong strike to the head of Armario. That's dazed him! Li looking to finish here. Armario is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Li lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Jun Li!
An out of breath Jun Jun Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Toto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Toot Toto has been cut.
Li wants to control from the top but Toto keeps moving.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toto's head.
Toto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Toto blocks nicely.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#Toot Toto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toot Toto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradshaw to the mat! Bradshaw manages to get full guard.
Li pushes down on Bradshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Billy Bradshaw has been cut.
Bradshaw is looking to improve his position.
Li slows the pace down in half guard.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li not doing much here.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Li is pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradshaw is holding on for now.
Bradshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradshaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Li 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.
Bradshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Li is pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradshaw is holding on for now.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradshaw defending well though.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradshaw's head.
Li throwing shots but Bradshaw is blocking nicely. #T2#
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Bradshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Li.#CUT#The cut above Billy Bradshaw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Bradshaw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li! |
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