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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Belediyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Lianjie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Li Lianjie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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168 cm
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143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Belediyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Lianjie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belediyev lands a jab to Lianjie's midsection.
Belediyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lianjie.
Belediyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruslan Belediyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie dodges the punch combination from Belediyev.
Lianjie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Belediyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Belediyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lianjie.
Lianjie rushes Belediyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Lianjie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belediyev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lianjie.
Lianjie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belediyev is defending well.
Ruslan Belediyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lianjie as Belediyev shoots in.
Belediyev scores with a head kick. Lianjie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belediyev gets a takedown into half guard.
Belediyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belediyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belediyev tries to pass to full mount but Lianjie defends it.
Lianjie is trying to maintain the position but Belediyev is very close to passing his half guard.
Lianjie tries to get to full guard but Belediyev has control of the leg.
Belediyev trying to mount his opponent but Lianjie defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lianjie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lianjie wriggles free and stands up.
Lianjie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belediyev's half guard.
Belediyev kicks off Lianjie and gets to his feet.
Lianjie gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Lianjie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lianjie stops a takedown attempt from Belediyev.
Lianjie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown.
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Lianjie tries to sprawl out of it but Belediyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lianjie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Lianjie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Belediyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lianjie finds it's way round the side to connect with Belediyev's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Belediyev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belediyev fails with the takedown.
Lianjie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belediyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lianjie scrambles back to his feet.
Lianjie clinches.
Belediyev breaks from the clinch.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a takedown. Belediyev tries to sprawl out of it but Lianjie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belediyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belediyev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lianjie defends well and Belediyev ends up having to push Lianjie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belediyev shoots in and drives through. Lianjie sprawls well.
Lianjie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Belediyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belediyev shoots in but Lianjie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belediyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lianjie tries to bum rush Belediyev with a series of wild strikes but Belediyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belediyev throws a leg kick
and Lianjie counters with a shoot takedown. Belediyev fights it but they end up in guard.
Lianjie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belediyev is trying to keep Lianjie in close.
Lianjie stands and steps away. Belediyev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie stalks Belediyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belediyev's face. Belediyev staggers backwards, shaken.
Lianjie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Lianjie looks to move away, Belediyev throws a big counter combo but Lianjie just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belediyev fails with the takedown.
Lianjie takes the fight into the clinch.
Belediyev connects with a knee to the head.
Belediyev stops a takedown attempt from Lianjie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Belediyev won't allow it.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Belediyev.
Belediyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belediyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Belediyev's guard now, I'm sure.
Belediyev keeping moving, preventing Lianjie from controlling successfully.
Belediyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lianjie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev working a defensive guard here.
Lianjie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belediyev is keeping the position for now.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Belediyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belediyev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belediyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lianjie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belediyev defends it well.
Lianjie misses with a low kick.
Belediyev is looking for a counter combo.
Ruslan Belediyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Belediyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belediyev closes the distance and clinches up with Lianjie, looking for a takedown. Belediyev pushes Lianjie against the cage but Lianjie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lianjie slaps away a takedown attempt from Belediyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lianjie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belediyev's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev throws a head kick that half lands.
Belediyev throws a head kick but Lianjie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lianjie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belediyev throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lianjie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lianjie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lianjie.
Belediyev connects with a crisp jab.
Lianjie clinches up against the cage.
Belediyev wants to take the fight to the mat but Lianjie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Belediyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Belediyev throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lianjie circles away.
Belediyev has a takedown stuffed.
Lianjie closes the distance and clinches.
Lianjie jumps guard but Belediyev stands there with Lianjie around his waist. Lianjie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belediyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lianjie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lianjie looks to land a combination but Belediyev avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie gets a clinch.
Belediyev tries a body shot but Lianjie blocks it.
Lianjie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belediyev has him pressed against the cage.
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lianjie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lianjie rushes Belediyev and presses him up against the cage.
Lianjie manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lianjie's guard.
Lianjie wriggles free and stands up.
Belediyev throws a leg kick but Lianjie checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belediyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Belediyev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belediyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lianjie is fending him off so far but Belediyev persists. Nope, Lianjie circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianjie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lianjie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belediyev forces Lianjie back against the cage and clinches.
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie cracks the inside of Belediyev's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Lianjie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lianjie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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