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Event:
KUMITE #19
Date: Sep 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Mao shoots in looking for a takedown. Burke tries to sprawl out of it but Mao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Burke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burke attempts a counter takedown but Mao avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Burke with that takedown attempt.
Mao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gilberto Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uzu Mao.#TD2#
Mao drives through with a takedown into Burke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mao is posturing up here but Burke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mao tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mao has to tap! Slick submission there by Burke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Burke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gilberto Burke thanked Vortex Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
KUMITE #1
Date: Jul 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khumbo Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mao distracts Khumbo Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mao is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Khumbo Iii has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mao is looking to defend but Khumbo Iii has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mao! Khumbo Iii pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mao taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khumbo Khumbo Iii! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Vancleef misses with a takedown attempt - Mao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mao dives in and grabs Vancleef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vancleef pushes down on Mao's head and hops out.
Mao shoots in looking for a takedown but Vancleef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Mao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzu Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Vancleef. No joy for Mao on that attempt.
Mao misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Vancleef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vancleef is working for takedown but Mao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vancleef.
#TD2#
Vancleef lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vancleef 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.
Vancleef wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #T1#
Mao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vancleef stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Mao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vancleef's guard. #REVR#
Vancleef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mao is looking to work some ground and pound but Vancleef has wrist control.
Vancleef lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vancleef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vancleef wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Mao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vancleef manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Vancleef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mao postures up in Vancleef's guard and throws a big left but Vancleef blocks it.
Mao 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.
Vancleef trying to control the position.
Mao stands up over Vancleef, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Vancleef is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mao stands up over Vancleef, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vancleef trying to control the position.
Mao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mao is looking to work some ground and pound but Vancleef has wrist control.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vancleef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vancleef tries to strike from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vancleef can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vancleef's head.
Mao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vancleef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Mao landing some decent shots from guard.
Mao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mao chips away with some ground and pound.
Mao lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Mao distracts Vancleef with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vancleef throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vancleef trying to keep a closed guard but Mao is proving a slippery customer.
Mao lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Vancleef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vancleef has momentary wrist control but Mao slips an elbow through the middle.
Vancleef trying to control the position.
Vancleef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mao stands up over Vancleef, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mao preventing the sweep.
Mao stops Vancleef from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uzu Mao dominated that round.
That's time! Mao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vancleef.#CL2#
Vancleef instigates a clinch.
Vancleef has Mao pressed against the cage.
Vancleef prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vancleef can do to turn this around?
Vancleef wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Vancleef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vancleef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mao shoots for a double leg takedown but Vancleef sprawls well. He's pushed Mao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vancleef connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vancleef slaps away a takedown attempt from Mao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzu Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Vancleef counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vancleef.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Vancleef's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Mao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vancleef is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vancleef lands a hook that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Vancleef stops a takedown attempt from Mao.
Mao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vancleef gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vancleef prevents it.
#BC2#
Vancleef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vancleef has closed the distance and engaged Mao in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vancleef as the two fighters clinch.
Vancleef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mao avoids it.#BC2#
Vancleef manages to break the clinch.
Mao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vancleef.
Mao tries to counter with a takedown but Vancleef is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vancleef gets a clinch.
Vancleef will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mao up against the cage.
Vancleef presses Mao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Vancleef is trying to drag Mao to the mat but Mao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Vancleef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mao has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Vancleef moves into the clinch.
Mao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vancleef stalling the fight.
Vancleef prevents the takedown attempt.
Mao wants to take the fight to the mat but Vancleef manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vancleef is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Vancleef manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mao postures up in Vancleef's guard and throws a big left but Vancleef blocks it.
Vancleef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mao is one step ahead there.
Mao works over Vancleef with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Mao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vancleef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mao has managed to get both his arms back between Vancleef's legs - danger averted.
Vancleef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mao.
Vancleef 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.
Vancleef wants to stand up but Mao is controlling him.
Mao throws a big elbow that misses.
Mao lands a couple of digs.
Mao chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Mao throws a big elbow that misses.
Mao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mao won't allow Vancleef to sweep him here.
Uzu Mao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vancleef is trying to keep Mao in close.
Mao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vancleef has Mao pulled in close to control his posture.
Mao throws a big elbow that misses.
Mao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mao prevents Vancleef from getting back to his feet.
Mao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mao lands a couple of elbows.
Mao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylan Vancleef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vancleef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mao.
A nice leg kick from Vancleef, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mao or perhaps it was just good defense by Vancleef, which made it look bad.
Vancleef shoots in but no luck this time.
Mao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Mao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vancleef manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mao cracks Vancleef with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vancleef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mao landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Vancleef has momentary wrist control but Mao slips an elbow through the middle.
Mao landing some decent shots from guard.
Vancleef has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vancleef's head.
Mao stands up over Vancleef, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vancleef wants to sweep here but Mao controlling him for the moment.
Mao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Vancleef is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mao landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mao's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vancleef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mao. #SUB2#
Vancleef is looking for a triangle but Mao pushes his legs off easily.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Mao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vancleef is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vancleef has momentary wrist control but Mao slips an elbow through the middle.
Mao landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Vancleef is rocked!
Mao scoring with some ground and pound.
Vancleef is still in real trouble! Can Mao finish him?
Mao lands a couple of digs.
Mao gets to his feet and stands over Vancleef, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vancleef felt that one! Mao unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vancleef from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uzu Mao!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uzu Mao waved his t-shirt featuring BORED STORK's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 18 OPEN WEIGHT FINAL
Date: May 21, 2025 |
Uzu Mao had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 210.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Alfredo Mccarty was cancelled. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -52-
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mao tries for a takedown but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rojas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas works Mao's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Rojas clinches with his opponent.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Mao's head.
A right hand to the body from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao tries for a takedown but Rojas manages to get underhooks.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uzu Mao.
Mao looks winded!
Rojas digs a right hand underneath Mao's ribcage. Mao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rojas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Rojas.
Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas pushes Mao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas is leaning against Mao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas presses Mao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Rojas scores with a hook to the body.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Rojas gets through Mao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Mao is rocked!
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
Mao is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rojas.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Mao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Rojas.
Rojas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mao! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rojas is unloading with more strikes now! Mao drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Rojas!
A victorious Derrick Rojas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Weilong Li! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uzu Mao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Li gets a double leg takedown into Mao's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Li (2) vs (0) Mao
Li will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mao is trying to keep Li in close.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Mao is pulling down on Li's head. It's preventing any offense from Li, at least for the moment.
Li pushes down on Mao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Li wants to pass the guard but Mao is defending well.
Mao manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li postures up.
Mao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mao 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mao can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mao looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard. #SUB#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mao pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Mao working a defensive guard here.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mao is trying to keep Li in close.
Mao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Mao managing to control the position.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard.
Mao has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Li postures up.
Mao 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 wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #SUB#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mao trying to control the position.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mao pulls Li in to control the position.
Mao wants to sweep but no luck.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mao controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Mao keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Li is working for a kimura but Mao is defending it quite comfortably.
Mao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Li is working for a kimura but Mao is defending it quite comfortably.
Li is keen to just control but Mao is a slippery customer.#T5#
Mao trying to control here.
#SUB#
Li is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li trying to mount his opponent but Mao defends it. #SUB#
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mao manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (2) vs (2) Mao#T6##SUB#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mao defends it easily.
Li wants to sweep here but Mao controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mao preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Mao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Li is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Li has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (4) vs (2) Mao
Mao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Mao being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Mao keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li stands and throws Mao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Li (7) vs (2) Mao
Mao is looking for a sweep.#T8##SUB#
Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mao, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mao tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB#
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Mao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Li content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li working away.#T11#
Mao is looking to reverse the position.
Mao is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it. #SUB#
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Li working away.#T12##SUB#
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mao has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mao manages to get back to half guard.
Mao trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Li prevents Mao from improving his position.#T13##SUB#
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mao tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Mao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Li (10) vs (2) Mao#SUB#
Li is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mao tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control.
Li wants to control the pace but Mao is squirming around nicely.
Li prevents Mao from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Li wants to finish this one by submission but Mao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Li.
Li trying to control but Mao is having none of it. #T14##SUB#
Li working for a guillotine from mount but Mao is in no mood to give up.
Li controlling from the full mount.
Mao regains half guard.
Mao wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Mao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Mao is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mao keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Weilong Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Mao tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD2#
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Mao looking for a sweep. Not yet Mao, not yet.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Mao blocks nicely.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rising Sun Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mao is pulling down on Li's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Mao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mao 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#
Mao keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Mao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mao is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Mao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mao tries to get out of the position.
Li trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao seems keen to control Li's posture.
Mao looking for a sweep. Not yet Mao, not yet.
Li is working Mao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mao wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li distracts Mao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mao's head.
Li is in close to Mao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mao being controlled here, momentarily.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mao pulls Li in to control the position.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Li cracks Mao with a solid left hand.#T3#
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Mao is rocked!
Li distracts Mao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Mao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li gets to his feet and stands over Mao, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mao felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mao from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weilong Li!
A victorious Weilong Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wong pinned against the cage. Wong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wong somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mao.
Uzu Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mao's half guard.
Mao is breathing heavily.
Wong wants to control but Mao is keeping him busy.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wong.
Wong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mao defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Mao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mao's head.
Mao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mao tries to get out of the position.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Mao is pressing down on Wong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Mao keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
Wong won't allow Mao to sweep him here.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Mao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wong looking to pass the guard.
Mao seems keen to control Wong's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong looks for a takedown but Mao sprawls well.
Mao shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzu Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Wong jumps guard and drags Mao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mao defends it easily.
Mao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wong wants to get back to his feet but Mao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mao throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mao stops Wong from standing up.
Wong looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mao 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.
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wong has momentary wrist control but Mao slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wong is looking for a triangle but Mao pushes his legs off easily.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Mao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wong has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mao works over Wong with some ground and pound from guard.
Mao lands a couple of elbows.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Mao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Wong rushes Mao and presses him up against the cage.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mao is defending well.
Mao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Mao tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Mao takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Uzu Mao has been cut.#TD2#
Wong decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Wong has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mao postures up in Wong's guard and throws a big left but Wong blocks it. #SUB2#
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Mao defends easily.
Mao throws a strike but Wong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wong trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mao 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Mao blocks nicely.
Wong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mao is nestled in close to Wong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Mao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong trying to control but Mao postures up.
Mao slips a nice elbow through Wong's hands, connecting with Wong's forehead.#SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Mao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Mao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mao prevents Wong from standing back up.
Mao working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wong is trying to stand back up but Mao is controlling him
Mao working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mao thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.
Mao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mao throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
Mao looks to land a strike but Wong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wong looking for a triangle here. Mao is fighting it but it looks tight! Wong pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mao is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
3SD 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Faulkner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Faulkner lands a head kick!
Faulkner tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Mao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Faulkner quickly recovers to half guard.
Mao stops Faulkner from getting back to his feet.
Mao working Faulkner over with strikes.
Faulkner is breathing heavily.
Faulkner tries to get to full guard but Mao has control of the leg.
Mao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Faulkner has hold of Mao's hands but Mao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faulkner wants to get back to full guard.
Mao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mao working Faulkner over with strikes.
Mao lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Faulkner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Faulkner! Oh, Faulkner is in big trouble! Mao lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uzu Mao! |
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