Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: JF 61 - Bai Li Enters the Hall
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Li moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Li slips a nice elbow through Holmes's hands, connecting with Holmes's forehead.
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.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Holmes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Li not doing much here.
Li is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Li moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Holmes tries to escape but Li is in control.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holmes is trying to buck Li off.#ES2#
Holmes throws Li to one side and escapes!
Holmes throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Li lands an elbow.
Li grinds an elbow into Holmes's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li taking a breather here.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Li connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
Li working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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 cracks Holmes with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#T2#
Holmes is trying to buck Li off.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Li is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Holmes is trapped and Li is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Li has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Li landing with strikes.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Li trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape.
Li lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Li.
Li tries to keep control of the position but Holmes is staying busy.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Li tries to keep control of the position but Holmes is staying busy.
Li throwing damaging strikes from the back! Holmes could be in trouble here! #T3#
Li has Holmes flattened out and is raining down punches.
Li punishes Holmes with strikes from the back mount.
Holmes is trapped and Li is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Li controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li lands a massive shot to the side of Holmes 's head and he's out cold! Li jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bai Li!
Bai Li retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bai 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.

Event: CFC CG 725
Date: Jan 25, 2025

193 cm
35 yrs
185 lbs

175 cm
30 yrs
185 lbs

Ginger

Holy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Haitian Ginger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Olly Holy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holy shoots in for a double leg but Ginger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holy tries to clinch up but Ginger circles away and keeps his distance.
Ginger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Holy darts in and clinches Ginger up against the cage.
Ginger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holy gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Holy is trying to trip Ginger. He has hold of a leg but Ginger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Holy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ginger (0) vs (2) Holy
Ginger 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holy is looking to advance position but Ginger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ginger (4) vs (2) Holy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holy is squirming around, avoiding Ginger's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Ginger pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Holy wants to hold on but Ginger pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ginger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Holy 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.
Holy gets full guard.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Holy is looking for a triangle but Ginger pushes his legs off easily.
Holy is pulling down on Ginger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ginger, at least for the moment.#T2#
Holy is trying to control the position but Ginger postures up.
Ginger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ginger (7) vs (2) Holy
Holy prevents Ginger from moving into mount.
Holy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ginger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ginger tries to pass to full mount but Holy defends it. #T3#
Ginger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ginger is working away from the top position though.
Ginger wants to pass the guard but Holy is defending well.
Ginger wants to take a breather but Holy is having none of it.
Ginger trying to advance position but Holy counters by regaining guard.
Holy is pulling down on Ginger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ginger, at least for the moment.
Holy keeping full guard, as Ginger tries to pass.
Holy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ginger controls the pace.#T4#
Holy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ginger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ginger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Holy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ginger is aware though and is defending well.
Ginger slips nicely into half guard.
Ginger is just content to waste time from the top position. Holy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Ginger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holy is keeping the position for now.
Ginger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ginger (10) vs (2) Holy
Ginger working away.
Ginger is looking to take a break and control but Holy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ginger has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ginger (12) vs (2) Holy
Ginger wants to control the pace but Holy is squirming around nicely.
Holy tries to hold on but Ginger postures up.#T6#
Holy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holy is not content to let Ginger control the position.
Holy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ginger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ginger stopping the sweep attempt from Holy.#SUB2#
Holy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Ginger from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Holy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ginger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Holy trying to keep a closed guard but Ginger is proving a slippery customer.
Ginger looking to sit in guard and control but Holy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ginger (12) vs (4) Holy
Ginger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ginger, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ginger is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ginger (14) vs (4) Holy
Ginger looking to pass the guard.
Ginger wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving.
Holy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Ginger trying to control but Holy is working from the bottom.
Ginger forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holy can't keep his opponent in guard - Ginger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ginger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ginger is trying to control the action in half guard but Holy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Ginger is taking a breather. Holy 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.
Ginger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
Holy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ginger seems to be working for a kimura but Holy defends the submission attempt.
Ginger is pressing down on Holy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holy is holding on for now.
Ginger trying to advance position but Holy counters by regaining guard.
Holy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ginger is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ginger tries to free his leg and advance position but Holy is retaining full guard.
Ginger is working hard here to advance position.
Ginger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ginger defends well.
Holy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ginger's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ginger (14) vs (6) Holy#T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ginger is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ginger (16) vs (6) Holy
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ginger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ginger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB2#
Holy working for submissions but it's allowed Ginger to get to half guard.
Holy is looking to control Ginger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holy avoid being mounted?
Holy is staying active underneath Ginger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holy tries to get to full guard but Ginger has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ginger seems to be working for a kimura but Holy defends the submission attempt.
Ginger trying to mount his opponent but Holy defends it. #T13##SUB#
Ginger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Holy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Huerta throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huerta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Huerta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huerta misses the jab.#TD#
Huerta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Li looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huerta taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Huerta is looking for a kimura here.
Huerta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Huerta prevents Li from improving his position.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huerta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huerta's back!
Li is trying to stick to Huerta's back but Huerta is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Huerta.
Li looking to control.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. #SUB#
Huerta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Huerta seems to have locked his on tight now - Li screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Huerta, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesus Huerta!
An out of breath Jesus Huerta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Li with a poor takedown
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 lands a couple of digs.
White has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li blocks the strikes from White.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li slows the pace down in half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Li thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely. #T1#
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
White scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Li manages to mount him!
White is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Li lands with some strikes.
White taking shots to the head.
Li landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li unloads with some vicious shots from mount and White wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Li celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
A victorious Yuchung Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Jokic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Li rushes Jokic and presses him up against the cage.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Jokic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokic swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short uppercut from Jokic.
Li taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Jokic misses with the head strike.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
Jokic lands a body punch.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Jokic.
Jokic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic lands with a light punch inside.
Jokic lands with a left to the head.
Jokic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic lands with a light punch inside.
Li trying to stall but Jokic improves his position.
Jokic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short left from Jokic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
Jokic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokic misses with some punches. #T2#
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokic.
Li looks winded!
Jokic lands a right hand.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Jokic lands an uppercut.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li is trying to pull guard but Jokic has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhun Li.
Jokic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokic lands a shoulder strike.
Jokic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokic lands a nice uppercut.
Jokic tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Jokic working aggressively here. #T3#
Jokic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head. #TD2#
Li gets control of Jokic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li is trying to keep Jokic in close. #SUB2#
Jokic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokic has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokic is one step ahead there.
Jokic being controlled here momentarily.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jokic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokic tries to get out of the position.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li stands up over Jokic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jokic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Li is looking to clinch.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Jokic pushes him off.
Jokic throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li wants to clinch but Jokic slips to the side
and Jokic counters with a straight right hand.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jokic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to clinch.
Jokic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li tries to clinch
and Jokic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Li tries to clinch but Jokic moves away
and Jokic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Li has Jokic up against the cage in a clinch.
Li taking a breather.
Jokic throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li is trying to stall.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Li tries to pull guard but Jokic holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Jokic lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Li blocks an uppercut.
Jokic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokic.
Nick Jokic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Li is breathing heavily.
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!
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokic up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jokic.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
Jokic struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Jokic lands an uppercut.#T3#
Jokic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jokic walks away with a smile on his face. Li gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li slips a straight right by Jokic.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokic scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Li has managed to clinch.
Jokic can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokic smiles and moves away.
Nick Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhun Li.
Li wants to clinch
letting Jokic counter with a right hand. #ROC#Li is rocked!#T4##CL2#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokic cracks Li with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokic.
Jokic lands a nice uppercut.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokic finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Jokic fails to land.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li controlling Jokic's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jokic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jokic gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Jokic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokic throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Jokic lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokic is keeping busy.
Jokic tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Li wants to stall.
Jokic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jokic.
Jokic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
Jokic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokic swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Jokic throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Li drags the fight down to the ground.
Jokic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jokic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jokic postures up. #T2#
Li pulls Jokic in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard. #REVB#
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nick Jokic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokic is trying to keep Li in close.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li is continuing to stall.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Jokic is working from the bottom.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li works over Jokic with some ground and pound from guard.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li advances to half guard.
Zhun Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jokic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jokic!
In his post fight interview, Nick Jokic gave a big smile as he said 'I wanna thank my family and my little children, who can't watch me but is the greatest source of strength I've ever had. Let's go Nuggets! Billy, Give me some Rakija, please!'.

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.

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lyons misses with a straight left.
Lyons misses the shot to the body.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Travis Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lyons.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Lyons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a wild combination.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Lyons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lyons.
Lyons thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyons throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Lyons misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Lyons wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons 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 tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Lyons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li keeping control of the position.
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg. #T3#
Li gets back to full guard.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li trying to control the position here.
Lyons controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons misses with a few strikes there.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lyons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lyons looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Travis Lyons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Lyons lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Lyons with a hook.
A left and a right from Lyons both land. Nice combination.
Lyons throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li is really stuck here.
Lyons misses with a punch to the head.
Lyons is landing with strikes. Li can't take much more of this.#T2#
Li covers up after that shot from Lyons.
Lyons is hanging on to Li's back as he tries to escape.
Lyons wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Li manages to turn into his guard.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons gets back to full guard.
Li works over Lyons with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fu Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Travis Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lyons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyons lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a two punch combination.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Lyons.
Travis Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A left lands for Lyons.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyons throws a big shot that misses.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyons scores with a four punch combination!
Lyons tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Lyons.
A low kick from Lyons misses #TD#
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
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 is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Lyons is rocked!
Li gets to his feet and stands over Lyons, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lyons felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lyons from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Fu 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.

Event: JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Mike. Mike gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Li counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Li working Mike over with strikes.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mike trying to control from the bottom.
Li controlling the pace.
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.
Mike trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Mike is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mike is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mike taking shots to the head.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mike takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Li's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weichung Li!
An out of breath Weichung Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Bourkia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bourkia throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Li counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Li controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li winds up and cracks Bourkia with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Fayyad Bourkia has been cut.
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 Bourkia's temple. #ROC#Bourkia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Fayyad Bourkia's cut even more.
Li lands a big elbow - Bourkia is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Li!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Li!
Jin Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maine to the ground. Li is now in Maine's guard.
Maine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maine looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maine is on top in guard. #REVR#
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maine stays in close to Li's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Maine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maine, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Maine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maine passes Li's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Maine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Maine eventually gives up the hold.
Li tries to get to full guard but Maine has control of the leg.
Li is trying is best to control the position here.
Li trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Maine prevents Li from improving his position.#SUB#
Maine seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li is looking for a sweep. Maine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Maine is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maine to get the leverage. #SUB#
Maine seems to be looking for submissions.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Maine is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Maine is very close to passing his half guard.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maine's back!
Maine is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Maine is trying to remain composed but Li is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Li is trying to stick to Maine's back but Maine is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maine.
Maine wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Maine tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard. #T4#
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li distracts Maine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maine looking to pass the guard.
Li managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maine defends well.
Li is trying to control the position but Maine postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jun Li will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Jun Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maine.#SUB#
Maine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Li wants to control from the top but Maine keeps moving.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Maine working for submissions but it's allowed Li to get to half guard.
Maine is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li trying to control from Maine's half guard. Maine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li distracts Maine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Maine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Li is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Li stands up over Maine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVR#
Maine tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li wants to sweep here but Maine controlling him for the moment.
Maine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maine drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Maine off! Maine jumps back into Li's guard.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Maine is working from the bottom. #T4#
Li distracts Maine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Maine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.#SUB#
Maine looking for subs off his back but Li has passed one foot through into half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Maine's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Li shoots in and bounces Maine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maine 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.#SUB#
Maine has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maine controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maine is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li is in close to Maine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Li connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Li throws a sloppy strike and Maine has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Li is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Maine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Captain Maine!

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Malxoey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malxoey stuffs the takedown.
Malxoey throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Malxoey counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malxoey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Malxoey misses the target.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Malxoey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Malxoey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malxoey scores with a jab.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malxoey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Malxoey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Malxoey breaks the clinch. #T1#
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malxoey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Malxoey loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
A jab from Malxoey misses.
Li half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malxoey defends it nicely.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Malxoey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Malxoey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Malxoey gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage. #BC#
Li manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Malxoey with a jab.
Malxoey looks to land a combination. Li sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malxoey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Malxoey gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Malxoey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malxoey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Malxoey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malxoey misses the jab.
Malxoey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.#T3#
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malxoey pinned against the cage. Malxoey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malxoey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malxoey throws out the jab.
Malxoey misses with the combination.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Malxoey avoids it well and moves away.
Malxoey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malxoey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malxoey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malxoey is not content to let Li control the position.
Malxoey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li is thwarting Malxoey's attempts to control the position.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malxoey keeps working.
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 uses his free foot to push down on Malxoey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malxoey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malxoey wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Malxoey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Li fails to land the takedown.
Malxoey looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
John Malxoey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malxoey sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Li checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Malxoey.
A telegraphed right hand from Malxoey misses the target.
Malxoey throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Malxoey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li taking a breather here.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malxoey keeps working. #T1#
Li lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malxoey is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malxoey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Li postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malxoey struggling a bit here.
Wulong Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malxoey is looking for a sweep.
Li is putting a hurting on Malxoey here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Li works to advance to full mount. Malxoey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malxoey is looking to escape.
Li working the ground and pound effectively.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Li scoring with strikes but Malxoey is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Malxoey scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Li land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Li stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
An out of breath Wulong Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Hudson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Li is trying to break free.
Hudson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudson misses with a hook.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Hudson swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li blocks a jab.
Hudson loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hudson as he connects with a hook.
Hudson throws out a powerful jab.
Li defending well as Hudson loads up on a big left hand.
Hudson feints a jab promting Li to slip. Hudson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li is looking to control Hudson's arms but Hudson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage. #T2#
Li looking to stall. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hudson throws out a powerful jab.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Hudson lands with a nice body punch.
Hudson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matthew Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hudson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hudson loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.#T4#
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hudson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
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!
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hudson 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#
Hudson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Hudson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
Li landing a few strikes.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow.
Li cracks Hudson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li lands some shots froms side control.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
Li is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Li stalls from top position.
Li cracks Hudson with a big right hand but Hudson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Li moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Li working the head with strikes.
Li looks up at the clock and then as Hudson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Li trying to control the position but Hudson is working away.
Li is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Li scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hudson to see if he's OK.
Hudson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hudson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
Li controls the position.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Hudson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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 scores with punches from side control.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working. #T3#
Hudson 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.
Hudson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Li is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hudson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Li scoring with punches and elbows.
Hudson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Li looks up at the clock and then as Hudson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Li is putting a hurting on Hudson here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Li stalls from top position.
Bai Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bai Li dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hudson sprawls and moves away.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hudson.
Hudson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hudson's guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li is in close to Hudson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li slips nicely into half guard.
Li is nestled in close to Hudson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li works his way into full mount!
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice elbow there by Li.#T2#
Li content just to control the position here.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hudson taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li tries to control but Hudson wriggling away.
Li lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Hudson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Hudson has been cut.
Li postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hudson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Li and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bai Li!
Bai Li retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bai Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL#
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Lewson has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewson.
Lewson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chengji Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Lewson.
Lewson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lewson wants to take the fight to the mat but Li manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
Lewson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li! #SUB2#
Li is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lewson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Li is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Lewson!
BJ Lewson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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.

Event: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Smith.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Li jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Li puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li controlling the action here.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Li passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Li avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Li with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Li drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Li and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chengji Li!
After winning the bout, Chengji Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Watcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Watcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li gets back to half guard.
Li tries to roll over but Watcher keeps him under control.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li is pulling down on Watcher's head. It's preventing any offense from Watcher, at least for the moment.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Watcher slips nicely into half guard.
Li is controlling Watcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Watcher controlling the action here.
Li is pressing down on Watcher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Li wants to sweep here but Watcher controlling him for the moment.
Watcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watcher is one step ahead there.
Watcher is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard. #REVB#
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Watcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watcher's head.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li stands up over Watcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Watcher covers up, he's hurt! Li keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Li and the ref steps in to end the fight! Li can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
A victorious Wulong Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a takedown #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Ortega parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ortega to escape.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Li are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li lands an elbow.
Ortega dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Ortega throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#T2#
Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Li unloads with some huge strikes here! Ortega is out! Li wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fu Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zamu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li moves to clinch but Zamu breaks away
and Zamu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhun Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zamu counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Zamu throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Zamu pushes him off.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zamu scores with a hook.#CL#
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Zamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zamu throws a one two combo.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li wants to clinch up but Zamu keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Zamu misses. #T2#
Li tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamu.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zamu throws out the jab.
Li darts in trying to clinch
letting Zamu counter with a right hand.
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!
Li wants to clinch up but Zamu keeps it at a distance.
Li tries to move into range but Zamu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Zamu pushes him off.
Zamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Li tries to clinch up but Zamu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zamu misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li has Zamu pressed against the cage, preventing Zamu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li is trying to pull guard but Zamu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Zamu tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zamu tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Zamu breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Zamu does it's job there.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Li gets a clinch. #T4#
Zamu letting Li take a breather here.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zamu's efforts to push away.
Zamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Li pulls guard successfully.
Zamu wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Zamu is proving a slippery customer.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Zamu from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phishiji Zamu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zamu lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Li has Zamu pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Li stalling.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zamu smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Li is looking to clinch.
Zamu throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Zamu tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamu tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Zamu gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Zamu wants to break free but Li has control.
Zamu is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Zamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Li manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zamu wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. #SUB#
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zamu wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li 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 controlling the position.#SUB#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Li's guard.#T3#
Li controlling the position.#SUB#
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zamu is looking to stand up but Li won't let him.
Li has Zamu pulled in close to control his posture.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li is really struggling to control Zamu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Li pulls Zamu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zamu wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zamu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zamu stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Zamu wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li walks into a stiff left hand from Zamu.
Good standup being displayed there by Zamu as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phishiji Zamu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zamu swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamu is looking for the big counter here.
Li is looking to clinch but Zamu is avoiding it.
Zamu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zamu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Zamu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zamu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Li slips a straight right by Zamu.
Zamu throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zamu manages to circle out of the way.
Phishiji Zamu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zamu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li walks into a jab.
Li darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zamu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamu counters with a straight right hand.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zamu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL#
Zamu tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li jumps guard but Zamu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zamu up against the cage.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zamu up against the cage.#BC2#
Zamu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Li moves into the clinch.
Zamu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zamu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zamu manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Zamu clobbers Li with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li tries to clinch up.#CL#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Li keeps control of Zamu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zamu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Zamu is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Zamu tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Zamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamu is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li is pushing Zamu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Li is trying to pull guard but Zamu has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phishiji Zamu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zamu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phishiji Zamu!

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li working the ground and pound.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcdonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcdonald trying his best to control but Li has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcdonald is trying to escape the mount.
Li lands a nice shot 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!
Li controlling from mount.
Li unloading with bombs!
Mcdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Li lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Mcdonald is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Timothy Mcdonald has been cut.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.#T1#
BOOM! Li connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Mcdonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li lands with some strikes.
Li postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mcdonald is out cold - huge knockout for Li!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
Yuchung Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvaratskhelia has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVR#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Li has Kvaratskhelia pulled in close to control his posture.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li 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.#T1#
Li has control of Kvaratskhelia's left arm, preventing Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Kvaratskhelia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li looking to control.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kvaratskhelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia 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 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.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Li's guard.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Li to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Li has his foot on Kvaratskhelia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvaratskhelia works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li working a defensive guard but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvaratskhelia is working away from the top position though.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Li is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Li is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kvaratskhelia fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Li from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kvaratskhelia! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Li decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Li there. #SUB#
Cahill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Cahill wants to get back to full guard.
Cahill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Li is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cahill off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cahill is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Li knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Li for a finish. #SUB#
Cahill has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Li has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Cahill is not going to allow Li to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Cahill tries to keep control of the position but Li is staying busy.
Li is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cahill gets his hands free as Li looks to control.
Li is keeping busy.
Li tries to roll but Cahill sticks to his back.
Li controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Li trying to control but not successfully.
Cahill trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Li just trying to survive but Cahill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB#
Cahill looking to break Li's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Li remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cahill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Li tries to escape but Cahill has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cahill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cahill is cranking Li's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Li! He's tightened the choke and Li is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Cahill!

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