PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bobby Lashley
vs
Li

199 cm
24
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harold Li!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lashley has Li up against the cage in a clinch.

Lashley has picked Li up - he's going for a ride! Lashley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Li on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Lashley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lashley.
Lashley throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
Lashley trying to control from half guard but Li is working away.
Lashley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lashley throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.

Lashley stands up out of the half guard.
A left and a right from Lashley both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lashley fails to land the takedown.
Lashley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Li.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lashley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Lashley tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lashley as Li tries to tie him up.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lashley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lashley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lashley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li tries to break free but Lashley pushes him back against the cage.
Lashley fails to pull guard.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lashley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lashley has Li pushed against the cage.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lashley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lashley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li is trying to drag Lashley to the mat but Lashley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Li wants a takedown but no success here.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li tries to pull guard but Lashley holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Li can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is pressed up against the cage. Li has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lashley down to the mat. Lashley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li lands a jab to Lashley's midsection.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Lashley shoots in.
Li throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lashley on the side of the head.
Lashley leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lashley shoots in but no luck this time.
Bobby Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!
Li shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Li misses with a takedown attempt

and Lashley moves into the clinch.
Li letting Lashley take a breather here.

Lashley tightens his grip and picks Li up, before dumping him to the ground. Li manages to land in guard.
Lashley tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Lashley won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Li has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lashley has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lashley fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Lashley shoots in.

Lashley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Li won't allow Lashley to get back to his feet.

Lashley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Lashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lashley is proving hard to escape from.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Li misses with the combination.
Li has his takedown stuffed

and Lashley moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lashley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Li.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lashley smiles and moves away.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lashley as he avoids it easily.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lashley sprawls well. Lashley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Lashley closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.

Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lashley pushes Li off and gets back to his feet.
Lashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Lashley persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashley circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lashley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lashley counters by clinching up.
Li is working for takedown but Lashley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lashley is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lashley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position.
Lashley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lashley defends it nicely.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lashley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Lashley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Lashley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lashley dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out.
Li throws a head kick that misses

and Lashley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lashley as Li tries to tie him up.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.

Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li shoots for a takedown but Lashley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lashley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Li counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lashley has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li is working for takedown but Lashley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lashley is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Li is trying to break free.
Li stops a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Lashley is trying to stall.
Lashley wants a takedown.
Li tries a knee to the head but Lashley blocks it.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lashley has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lashley is defending well for now.
Li is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lashley breaks the clinch.

Li gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lashley to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Lashley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li pushes Lashley off looking to stand but Lashley dives back in and keeps control.
Li is staying active underneath Lashley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Li looking for submissions off his back.

Lashley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Li to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lashley scores a takedown into full mount!
Li wants to control but Lashley is having none of it.
Lashley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lashley punching from mount but Li doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Li wants to control but Lashley is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lashley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!