PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hearns
vs
Li

204 cm
34
275 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

210 cm
28
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Li!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hearns throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Li stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hearns follows into mount!

It looks like David Li has been cut.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hearns looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Hearns content just to control the position here.
Li wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hearns.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Hearns sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Li gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a sweep. Hearns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hearns content to control rather than advance.
Li tries to get to full guard but Hearns has control of the leg.
Hearns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hearns tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Hearns decides to stand up.
Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearns.
Hearns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Hearns pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearns prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Hearns is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hearns has his back to the cage.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Li breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Hearns gets a clinch.
Hearns prevents Li from breaking the clinch.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Li is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hearns closes the distance and clinches.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns blocks the body kick.
Hearns feinted with a counter takedown.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hearns pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Hearns tries to tie him up.
Hearns lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hearns blocks a head kick by Li.

Hearns lands a left and a right that sends Li crashing to the canvas! Hearns dives into mount looking to finish!

Li is rocked!
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearns content just to control the position here.
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hearns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Hearns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
Hearns controlling from the full mount.
Li takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Li is trying to stand.
Hearns controlling from the full mount.
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to stand.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Li wants to control but Hearns is having none of it.
Hearns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Li because Hearns loaded up on that one.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hearns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hearns avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Hearns controlling from mount.
Li tries to hold on but Hearns postures up.
Hearns content just to control the position here.

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.
Further stalling from Hearns.
Li tries to lock up and control but Hearns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Thomas Hearns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hearns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hearns lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hearns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with a big head kick but Hearns shrugs it off.
Thomas Hearns is winning the standup battle so far.

Hearns cracks Li with an uppercut from hell and Li crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hearns's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Li is still in real trouble! Can Hearns finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li keeping full guard, as Hearns tries to pass.
Hearns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?

Hearns stands up and waves to Li to follow him.

Li ducks straight into an uppercut from Hearns and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Li manages to regain guard straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hearns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hearns drops Li with a big left hand and mounts him. Li is in big trouble!

That has opened up David Li's cut even more.
Li is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Li is bucking up trying to escape but Hearns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearns controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hearns continues to stall.
Hearns prevents Li from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns content just to control the position here.
Li tries to hold on but Hearns postures up.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hearns controlling his opponent.
Hearns lands a big shot there that rocks Li but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Hearns avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Hearns content just to control the position here.

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.
Li wants to hold on but Hearns pushes him away.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Thomas Hearns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hearns continues to hold on tight.

Hearns has hold of Li's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Li manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hearns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearns!
Thomas Hearns made sure to mention his sponsor, Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview.