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Event:
Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hanak is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Xi Jia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xi Jia.
Hanak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanak scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Xi Jia lands the left hand.
Xi Jia jabs Hanak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xi Jia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanak's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
Xi Jia feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia connects with the punch.
Hanak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xi Jia doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A low kick from Xi Jia misses
and Hanak counters with a leg kick.
Xi Jia tries a low kick but Hanak avoids it.
Hanak misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Xi Jia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Hanak.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Hanak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Hanak slips under a jab from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
Hanak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xi Jia just manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
Xi Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xi Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.#T2#
Xi Jia lands with a cross.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xi Jia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanak lands with a good body shot.
Hanak lands a slapping body shot.
Hanak tries to move into range but Xi Jia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Hanak cracks a nice hook into Xi Jia's ribs.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia ducks right into an uppercut from Hanak.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanak checks it well.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia cracks Hanak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Hanak.
Hanak lands a jab to Xi Jia's midsection.
Xi Jia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Xi Jia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanak.
Hanak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Xi Jia. That snapped Hanak's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Xi Jia.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xi Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Hanak is looking to counter punch.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanak with a body shot.
Hanak throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Xi Jia misses.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanak is looking to wear down Xi Jia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
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!
Hanak throws a low kick, looking for Xi Jia's leg but Xi Jia calmly moves out of range.
Hanak throws a sloppy head kick
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak throws a body kick that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Hanak.
Xi Jia throws out a counter right but Hanak avoids it with no problem.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanak wants to clinch up but Xi Jia keeps it at a distance.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Xi Jia.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Xi Jia moved out of range nicely.
Xi Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia scores with a head kick. Hanak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia's corner calls for a 1-2. Xi Jia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanak looks to land a right hand but Xi Jia moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hanak misses.
Xi Jia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xi Jia throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xi Jia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xi Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xi Jia cracks Hanak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanak lands with a right hand.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Hanak scores with a takedown into Xi Jia's guard.
Hanak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for a guillotine here but Hanak defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xi Jia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hanak'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.
Xi Jia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanak is one step ahead there.
Hanak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Hanak from controlling successfully.
Hanak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Xi Jia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanak wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanak defends well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xi Jia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xi Jia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanak is one step ahead there.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Hanak from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanak is one step ahead there.
Hanak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Xi Jia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanak stands up over Xi Jia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xi Jia trying to keep a closed guard but Hanak is proving a slippery customer.
Xi Jia 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.
Hanak working some strikes from top position.
Hanak throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Hanak lands a couple of elbows.
Hanak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xi Jia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xi Jia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanak wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
Hanak works over Xi Jia with some ground and pound from guard.
Xi Jia wants to sweep here but Hanak controlling him for the moment.
Hanak working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanak jabs at Xi Jia's body.
Hanak scores with a jab to the head.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanak with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xi Jia.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanak defending well as Xi Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. Xi Jia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Xi Jia moved out of range nicely.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xi Jia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xi Jia cracks Hanak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Xi Jia.
Hanak lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Xi Jia cracks Hanak with a good jab.
Hanak tries to move into range but Xi Jia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanak.#TD2#
Xi Jia looking to score a takedown here. Hanak is defending well but Xi Jia drives through and ends up in Hanak's guard.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Hanak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xi Jia has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lukas Hanak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Xi Jia working away.
Hanak tries to buck Xi Jia off but Xi Jia is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hanak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanak is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xi Jia trying to control the position but Hanak is working away.
Hanak is trying to get back to half guard.
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!#T3#
Hanak is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanak is defending well.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanak keeps working. #SUB2#
Xi Jia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanak is trying to control Xi Jia's posture but Xi Jia avoids it. #SUB2#
Xi Jia tries for a kimura but Hanak is defending well.
Hanak sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanak manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xi Jia 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lukas Hanak!
Lukas Hanak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 229
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Xi Jia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan thuds his shin into the meat of Xi Jia's side.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Nazaryan misses
and Xi Jia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nazaryan thinking.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Xi Jia coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xi Jia under the eye.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
#T1#
Nazaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Nazaryan.#TD2#
Xi Jia scores with a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazaryan is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia trying to move into half guard but instead Nazaryan has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Nazaryan preventing the sweep.
Nazaryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xi Jia's guard.
Xi Jia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazaryan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Xi Jia working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily.
#SU#
Xi Jia is working an open guard so Nazaryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan backing away here, and Xi Jia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nazaryan rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Xi Jia. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
Xi Jia scores with a body shot.
Donk. Xi Jia catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Xi Jia cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nazaryan throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xi Jia dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Xi Jia throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xi Jia - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xi Jia. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Xi Jia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazaryan. That one must have hurt.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Xi Jia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNazaryan.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Xi Jia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.#T1#
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia won't allow Nazaryan to sweep him here.
Xi Jia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xi Jia wants to take a breather but Nazaryan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but Nazaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xi Jia to get the leverage.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazaryan is just riding it out for now. Xi Jia eventually gives up the hold.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazaryan keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia is just content to waste time from the top position. Nazaryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xi Jia stopping the sweep attempt from Nazaryan.#T3#
Nazaryan wants to stand but Xi Jia is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazaryan shrugs it off.
Xi Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia fails with the takedown.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Xi Jia avoids them all with ease.
Xi Jia throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xi Jia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Nazaryan punishes Xi Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Xi Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xi Jia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xi Jia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
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!
Nazaryan swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan!
Xi Jia shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
Xi Jia cracks the inside of Nazaryan's front leg.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Nazaryan scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia connects with the punch.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - Xi Jia had a free shot at his head there.
Xi Jia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia thuds his shin into the meat of Nazaryan's side.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a left to the body.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Xi Jia defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Xi Jia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nazaryan won't be happy with that. #ES#
Nazaryan throws Xi Jia to one side and escapes!
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the nose.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xi Jia scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xi Jia fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xi Jia.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xi Jia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Xi Jia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick as Xi Jia jumps back.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Xi Jia moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Nazaryan gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Xi Jia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.#ES#
Nazaryan has his feet on Xi Jia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan throws a combination. Xi Jia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Xi Jia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
A cross from Xi Jia lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrej Nazaryan.
Well Nazaryan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Dead throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xi Jia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Dead walks into a jab.
Xi Jia lands with a nice body punch.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Dead rushes Xi Jia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xi Jias head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xi Jia.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia has Dead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Xi Jia lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Xi Jia jumps guard and drags Dead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia keeping full guard, as Dead tries to pass.
Dead wants to stand and escape but instead Xi Jia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xi Jia is aware though and is defending well.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xi Jia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead trying to control the position.
Dead wants to sweep here but Xi Jia controlling him for the moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dead wants to sweep here but Xi Jia controlling him for the moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Xi Jia drops back looking for a leg! Dead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dead manages to kick Xi Jia off! Xi Jia jumps back into Dead's guard.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead pulls Xi Jia in close to prevent any damage.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to sweep here but Xi Jia controlling him for the moment.
Dead keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Dead managing to control the position. #T3#
Xi Jia trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xi Jia is looking to clinch.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Xi Jia's shoulder, as Xi Jia tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xi Jia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xi Jia's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Dead is trying to push Xi Jia away but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xi Jia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead. #T4#
Xi Jia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Xi Jia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Xi Jia attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Xi Jia.
Dead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dead is looking to clinch but Xi Jia is avoiding it.
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dead moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xi Jia scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Xi Jia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xi Jia connects with a single shot there.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dead tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves away
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Xi Jia gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dead throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xi Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.#T1#
Dead throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia is looking to counter punch.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead stalks Xi Jia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xi Jia's face. Xi Jia staggers backwards, shaken.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Xi Jia moves out of range easily.
Dead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xi Jia, as that shot connected.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Xi Jia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xi Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xi Jia doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead throws a one two combo.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead wants to clinch but Xi Jia slips to the side
letting Xi Jia counter with a right hand.
It looks like Xi Jia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Xi Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Dead scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Dead has managed to clinch.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead is looking to control Xi Jia's arms but Xi Jia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead is trying to push Xi Jia away but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dead looking to throw knees to the head but Xi Jia is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xi Jia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Xi Jia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xi Jia avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
#T3#
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xi Jia slowing the pace effectively.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Xi Jia - that landed with a thud.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Xi Jia presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dead is pushing Xi Jia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead is looking to control Xi Jia's arms but Xi Jia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Xi Jia shrugs off.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xi Jia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Dead tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Xi Jia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Xi Jia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dead.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Dead looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Xi Jia. That snapped Dead's head back.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xi Jia.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Dead tries to clinch up but Xi Jia circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xi Jia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Better Dead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia connects with a crisp jab.
Dead thows a leg kick but Xi Jia checks it
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Xi Jia.#CL#
Xi Jia closes the distance and pushes Dead back into the cage.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Xi Jia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xi Jia scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Xi Jia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dead just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Xi Jia.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Xi Jia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dead rushes Xi Jia and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia. #T1#
Dead slows down the pace here.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xi Jia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dead taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia.
Dead is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xi Jia is defending well for now.
Xi Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Dead lands an elbow inside.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xi Jia slows down the pace here.
#T2##BC#
Xi Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Xi Jia. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Xi Jia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xi Jia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dead's legs.
Xi Jia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Xi Jia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Dead gets back to half guard.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Dead is trying to stand up here but Xi Jia is controlling him well.
Dead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Xi Jia wants to free his trapped foot but Dead is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dead defends it well.
Kang Xi Jia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead is looking for a sweep. Xi Jia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia is pressing down on Dead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dead is holding on for now. #T4#
Xi Jia is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.
Dead is looking to control Xi Jia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Xi Jia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Xi Jia eventually gives up the hold.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Xi Jia here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dead 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Better Dead made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ector tries to clinch up
and Xi Jia counters with an outside leg kick.
Ector definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Xi Jia ducks down to avoid it.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Xi Jia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ector has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ector is defending against the submission attempts here by Xi Jia.
#T1##SUB2#
Ector is defending against the submission attempts here by Xi Jia.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ector is just riding it out for now. Xi Jia eventually gives up the hold.
Ector is looking for a sweep. Xi Jia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xi Jia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ector!
Ector is squirming around, avoiding Xi Jia's attempts to control the action.
Xi Jia fails to move to back control.
Xi Jia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Xi Jia has control of Ector's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ector regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Xi Jia controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Xi Jia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ector turns into him and now he's in Xi Jia's guard.
Ector preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Xi Jia wants to sweep here but Ector controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ector looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Ector from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ector misses with a double jab
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ector moves to clinch but Xi Jia breaks away #TD2#
and Xi Jia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ector keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but Ector defending well. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia is keen to just control but Ector is a slippery customer.
Xi Jia is thwarting Ector's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ector tries to kick Xi Jia off but Xi Jia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xi Jia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ector is defending against the submission attempts here by Xi Jia.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Xi Jia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xi Jia is trying to control. Ector wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ector is trying to stand back up but Xi Jia is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Xi Jia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ector sprawls well initially but Xi Jia persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Ector kicks Xi Jia off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Xi Jia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
Xi Jia is working for a kimura but Ector is defending it quite comfortably.
Ector is trying to stand back up but Xi Jia is controlling him
#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.
Ector is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xi Jia trying to control from half guard but Ector is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Xi Jia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ector has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Xi Jia jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ector trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xi Jia being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Xi Jia has an active guard here but Ector has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ector pulls his head out easily.
Ector stalling.
Xi Jia tries to roll over but Ector keeps him under control.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ector is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xi Jia is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ector seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xi Jia tries to move into range but Ector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ector lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xi Jia. That's going to slow Ector down.
Ector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
#T3#
Xi Jia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.#CL#
Ector closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ector blocking some punches.
Xi Jia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Ector tries to break the clinch but Xi Jia is controlling the position.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia is working Ector over against the cage.
Xi Jia stalling.
Ector tries to circle away but Xi Jia has him pinned against the cage.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Ector tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Ector back against the cage.
Xi Jia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ector is keeping busy.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ector is trying to push Xi Jia away but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
#BC#
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
Ector moves in looking to clinch but Xi Jia pushes him off.
Ector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ector wants to clinch but Xi Jia slips to the side
and Xi Jia counters with a good low kick that Ector was not able to check.
Xi Jia's corner calls for a 1-2. Xi Jia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Xi Jia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Xi Jia.
Well Xi Jia 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
Kang Xi Jia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 213
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Chiarmanda swats away the attempt to clinch by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chiarmanda's head backwards.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but Xi Jia keeps it at a distance.
Chiarmanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chiarmanda rushes Xi Jia and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Chiarmanda there.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Chiarmanda seems unphased.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xi Jia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xi Jia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Chiarmanda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Xi Jia throws a nice head kick!
Xi Jia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Chiarmanda misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Xi Jia counters with a single leg into guard. Chiarmanda didn't expect that.
Chiarmanda wants to stand but Xi Jia is controlling the position.
Chiarmanda trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chiarmanda keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Xi Jia won't allow Chiarmanda to get back to his feet. #T2#
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda moves out of range as Xi Jia strikes.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chiarmanda throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Chiarmanda closes the distance but Xi Jia moves to the side
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Xi Jia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chiarmanda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chiarmanda is looking to stand up but Xi Jia isn't so interested in that idea.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Chiarmanda is keeping the position.#T3#
Xi Jia keeps trying to improve his position.
Xi Jia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Xi Jia 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.
Chiarmanda is trying to control the position but Xi Jia postures up.
Xi Jia prevents Chiarmanda from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Chiarmanda clinches with his opponent.
Chiarmanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xi Jias head.
A body shot lands from Xi Jia.
Chiarmanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Xi Jia avoiding damage as Chiarmanda throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Xi Jia jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Chiarmanda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a triangle but Chiarmanda pushes his legs off easily.
Chiarmanda throws an elbow that misses. Xi Jia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chiarmanda's guard. Nice move by Xi Jia!#REVB#
Xi Jia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chiarmanda wants to get back to his feet but Xi Jia drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Xi Jia has hold of Chiarmanda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chiarmanda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Xi Jia cranks the arm and Chiarmanda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chiarmanda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kang Xi Jia!
Kang Xi Jia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 881 p4p, 110 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2446 p4p, 264 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Keosayan closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Keosayan prevents the takedown attempt.
Xi Jia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keosayan to keep the fight standing.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan fails to pull guard.
Xi Jia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keosayan after a bit of a struggle.
Sergey Keosayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Xi Jia won't allow it.
Xi Jia decides to pull guard.
Xi Jia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan stays in close to Xi Jia's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan forces his way into half guard.
Xi Jia tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Keosayan wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Xi Jia defends it.
Xi Jia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xi Jia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Keosayan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xi Jia is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia trying to hold on to Keosayan's head to control him but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (3) vs (0) Xi Jia
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keosayan goes for an armbar but Xi Jia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xi Jia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (3) vs (2) Xi Jia
Xi Jia is fighting to break Keosayan's control of his arms but Keosayan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xi Jia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Keosayan is tightening it up a little... Xi Jia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xi Jia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xi Jia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2305 p4p, 249 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 1194 p4p, 149 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jokinen gets caught flat footed, as Xi Jia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xi Jia (2) vs (0) Jokinen
Jokinen is pulling down on Xi Jia's head. It's preventing any offense from Xi Jia, at least for the moment.
Xi Jia pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xi Jia slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well.
Xi Jia moves into full mount! Jokinen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (5) vs (0) Jokinen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xi Jia is looking to work his way around to Jokinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Xi Jia is looking to take Jokinen's back but instead Jokinen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen gets full guard.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Xi Jia postures up.
Xi Jia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xi Jia is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (5) vs (2) Jokinen
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xi Jia looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xi Jia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (7) vs (2) Jokinen
Xi Jia controlling from the top position.
Jokinen is trying to keep Xi Jia in close.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Xi Jia defends it easily.
Xi Jia stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xi Jia content to stall in guard here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is pulling down on Xi Jia's head to control his posture.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Xi Jia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Xi Jia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xi Jia pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xi Jia controlling the pace.
Xi Jia is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Xi Jia is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Xi Jia sits in half guard.
Xi Jia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (10) vs (2) Jokinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia takes Jokinen's back. Score +3 for taking back: Xi Jia (13) vs (2) Jokinen
Xi Jia struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xi Jia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jokinen turns into Xi Jia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (13) vs (4) Jokinen
Jokinen won't allow Xi Jia to sweep him here.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is pushing down on Xi Jia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xi Jia is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xi Jia has a hand on Jokinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jokinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (13) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Xi Jia has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jokinen's lack of action.
Jokinen prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Xi Jia (17) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jokinen is defending well though. Xi Jia let's go of the attempt for now.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Jokinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Jokinen defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xi Jia trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jokinen is controlling Xi Jia's trapped leg to prevent Xi Jia from advancing to side control.
Xi Jia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen is pressing down on Xi Jia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Xi Jia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (20) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen wants to control but Xi Jia postures up.
Jokinen is not content to let Xi Jia control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia laying and praying for a moment but Jokinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xi Jia seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Xi Jia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xi Jia trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xi Jia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (20) vs (9) Jokinen
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Xi Jia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (22) vs (9) Jokinen
Xi Jia is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Xi Jia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Xi Jia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jokinen has his foot on Xi Jia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xi Jia works his way back into a safe position though.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia content to stall in guard here.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Jia takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
A relieved looking Kang Xi Jia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2089 p4p, 225 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 6436 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kang Xi Jia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xi Jia defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Xi Jia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xi Jia as he avoids it easily.
Xi Jia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xi Jia (2) vs (0) Aoki
Xi Jia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Xi Jia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xi Jia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xi Jia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xi Jia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xi Jia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xi Jia sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Aoki doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Xi Jia paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Aoki - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeya Aoki!
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
gc180
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Xi Jia tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses the shot to the body.
As Young looks to move away, Xi Jia throws a big counter combo but Young just gets out of the way.
Young jabs Xi Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Xi Jia drives through and clinches with Young against the cage.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Xi Jia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Xi Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Young.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow. #T2#
A body shot lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
Young blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia. #T3#
Young blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Xi Jia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xi Jia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Xi Jia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Young is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is not content to let Young control the position.
Xi Jia is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young taking a breather here.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xi Jia keeps working. #T4#
Xi Jia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young prevents Xi Jia from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daft Young will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Xi Jia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Xi Jia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Young has recovered full guard.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.#SUB#
Xi Jia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Young is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xi Jia, into his guard. #REVB#
Xi Jia wants to hit a switch here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Xi Jia there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Xi Jia regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control.
Xi Jia is not content to let Young control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Xi Jia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xi Jia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Xi Jia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
Young looking to control but Xi Jia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xi Jia is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xi Jia is looking to escape. #T3#
Young content just to control the position here.
Xi Jia is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xi Jia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daft Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xi Jia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Young prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xi Jia works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daft Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Xi Jia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young wants to counter the offense by Xi Jia and move into the clinch position.
Young lands with a straight right. Xi Jia didn't see that one coming.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Xi Jia tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Xi Jia forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Young.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Kang Xi Jia has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young presses Xi Jia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young working aggressively here.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xi Jia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Young blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
A nice left hand lands by Xi Jia.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Young lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Young.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Young is leaning against Xi Jia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Young blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Young.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Young presses Xi Jia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daft Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daft Young!
Daft Young is the new featherweight champion!
Daft Young decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
gc 174
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Buro cracks Xi Jia with a good jab.
A combination from Xi Jia does no damage.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Buro lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Xi Jia - just one landing.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Buro there.
Buro ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Buro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Xi Jia finds it's target.
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!
Buro lands a head shot.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xi Jia moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Xi Jia missing with a left hand there. Buro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Buro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Buro cracks Xi Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Xi Jia forces Buro back against the cage and clinches.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia is controlling him.
Xi Jia has Buro pressed against the cage, preventing Buro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia lands with a light punch inside.
Buro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buro or not.
Xi Jia prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
Buro working hard to break the clinch.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buro backwards.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage.
Xi Jia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Buro blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Buro wants to break free but Xi Jia has control.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Buro's head.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Buro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buro misses with a body punch.
Buro gets underhooks to prevent Xi Jia's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Buro.
Buro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xi Jia stalks Buro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buro's face. Buro staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Buro is rocked!#TD2#
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Buro is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kang Xi Jia!
During a confident post fight interview, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Xi Jia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Bailey clinches up against the cage.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xi Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bailey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the head but Xi Jia blocks with his arms.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
#BC2#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bailey wants to land a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range.
Xi Jia throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Xi Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey cracks Xi Jia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Xi Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xi Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xi Jia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.#CL2#
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xi Jia, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey. #T2#
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
Bailey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xi Jia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Xi Jia jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Xi Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia throws a good cross that connects.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bailey checks it well.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Xi Jia misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land. #BC2#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Xi Jia takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Xi Jia slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Xi Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Xi Jia.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Xi Jia lands a left hand.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Xi Jia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailey defends well.
Bailey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bailey rushes Xi Jia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Xi Jia has hold of one of Bailey's legs. Bailey is fighting the takedown attempt but Xi Jia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bailey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xi Jia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bailey landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Bailey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Xi Jia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bailey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Xi Jia pulls down on the head and he's put Bailey to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kang Xi Jia!
An out of breath Kang Xi Jia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gc163
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Chisholm misses.
Chisholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chisholm duly obliges.
Chisholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xi Jia misses the jab.#CL#
Chisholm clinches up against the cage.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Xi Jia tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Xi Jia breaks the clinch.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Chisholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Chisholm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xi Jia.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Chisholm moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Chisholm pushes Xi Jia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chisholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
#BC2#
Xi Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2##CL#
Chisholm closes the distance and clinches.
Xi Jia has had enough of the clinch but Chisholm keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Chisholm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Xi Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisholm misses with a straight right.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chisholm throws a shot to the body.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xi Jia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chisholm closes the distance but Xi Jia moves to the side
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chisholm tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Chisholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xi Jia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chisholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chisholm wants to clinch.
Chisholm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Xi Jia misses with a looping right.
Chisholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Xi Jia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chisholm was covering up waiting for the punch and Xi Jia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia won't allow Chisholm to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Xi Jia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xi Jia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chisholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xi Jia is one step ahead there.
Chisholm wants to stand and escape but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Chisholm wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Nice shot lands for Xi Jia.
Chisholm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chisholm looks to clinch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick.
Chisholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Chisholm with a series of wild strikes but Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chisholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Chisholm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Chisholm misses with an uppercut. Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chisholm throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xi Jia cracks Chisholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Ambrose Chisholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Chisholm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Chisholm avoiding damage as Xi Jia throws knees to the body.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chisholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xi Jia or not.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xi Jia jumps guard but Chisholm stands there with Xi Jia around his waist. Xi Jia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Chisholm.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Xi Jia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chisholm smiles and moves away.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Chisholm scores with a nice head shot.
Chisholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chisholm is looking to clinch but Xi Jia is avoiding it.
Chisholm misses with a hook
and Chisholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chisholm slips a straight right by Xi Jia.#TD2#
Xi Jia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xi Jia showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chisholm sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisholm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xi Jia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xi Jia's back!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chisholm controlling the position well here. Xi Jia rolled but Chisholm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chisholm is not going to allow Xi Jia to sit and survive in this position.
Will Chisholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Xi Jia rolls, trying to escape but Chisholm keeps control of the position.
Chisholm wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping busy.
Chisholm has good solid back control here.
Will Chisholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Chisholm's shoulder, as Chisholm tries to avoid the shot.
Chisholm throwing a counter right hand but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.#CL#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Xi Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xi Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia gets through Chisholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chisholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia is trying to break free.
Xi Jia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chisholm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm. #BC2#
Xi Jia breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Chisholm moved out of range.
Chisholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chisholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Xi Jia tries to keep at a distance but Chisholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chisholm tries to work over Xi Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xi Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.
Xi Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Chisholm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chisholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Chisholm.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisholm misses with a hook.
Chisholm connects with a jab.
Chisholm cracks Xi Jia with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chisholm closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm lands a nice uppercut.
Chisholm digs a right hand underneath Xi Jia's ribcage. Xi Jia let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Chisholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia jumps guard but Chisholm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chisholm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land. #T4##TD2#
Xi Jia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chisholm trying to control the position here.
Chisholm trying to keep a closed guard but Xi Jia is proving a slippery customer.
Chisholm wants to improve his position but instead Xi Jia has moved into half guard.
Chisholm is controlling Xi Jia's trapped leg to prevent Xi Jia from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Chisholm defends the submission attempt.
Chisholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisholm trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Xi Jia.
I think Chisholm 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
Ambrose Chisholm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gc159
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Wasa seems unphased.
Wasa throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Wasa only half commits.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
Wasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
Wasa lands the left hand.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Wasa with a series of wild strikes but Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wasa.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Xi Jia lands a front kick.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Wasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Wasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xi Jia momentarily.
Wasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wasa takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasa.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with a nice body shot.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasa misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Wasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia throws a right and a left that Wasa avoids nicely.
Wasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa tried to counter with a leg kick but Xi Jia avoided it.#T2#
Wasa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xi Jia's calf.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xi Jia throws out a powerful jab.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wasa momentarily.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Wasa avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Wasa blocks a jab.
Wasa throws a big counter combination but Xi Jia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasa.
Wasa throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa misses with a kick to the body
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia throws a series of punches but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xi Jia will feel that in the morning.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa thuds a left hand into Xi Jia's body.#T4#
Jab, jab by Wasa - just one landing.
Wasa lands a jab to Xi Jia's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Wasa.
Xi Jia lands with a right hand.
Wasa lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa dips to his left and cracks Xi Jia with an uppercut!
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Wasa.
Wasa lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Xi Jia, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Wasa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wasa tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Wasa.
Wasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Xi Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xi Jia continues to drive forward.
Wasa scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia wants to land a leg kick but Wasa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia walks into a jab.#T1#
Wasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Xi Jia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Wasa's ribcage but misses.
Wasa misses with a body shot
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasa shoots in for a double leg but Xi Jia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasa lands with an overhand left.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia cracks Wasa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wasa falls backwards against the cage. Xi Jia follows up with more strikes that drop Wasa to his knees. Xi Jia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wasa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kang Xi Jia!
A victorious Kang Xi Jia 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:
Gc154
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Khakhold is looking to land body kicks.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khakhold throws a lazy head kick
and Xi Jia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khakhold lands a high kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khakhold - that will leave a mark!
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Khakhold throws a fast counter high kick but Xi Jia manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xi Jia.
Khakhold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khakhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khakhold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Xi Jia. Those never looked like landing.
Khakhold throws a fast counter high kick but Xi Jia manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Khakhold throws a head kick that misses.
Khakhold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Khakhold.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Khakhold.
An attempted straight right counter from Xi Jia misses the target.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut
and Khakhold counters with a solid body kick.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut. Khakhold saw that one coming.
Khakhold thumps Xi Jia with a low kick.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khakhold misses with a head kick.
Xi Jia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the strikes.
Xi Jia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khakhold.
A jab from Xi Jia misses. #T2#
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Khakhold avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Khakhold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Xi Jia misses with a hook
and Khakhold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xi Jia's knee momentarily.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khakhold checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia cracks Khakhold with a good jab.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khakhold misses the shot to the body.
Khakhold tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khakhold staying out of range there.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Khakhold fails with a takedown attempt.
Khakhold throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Khakhold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xi Jia.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Khakhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xi Jia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
A big right from Xi Jia misses.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia connects with a single shot there.
Khakhold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Xi Jia.
A telegraphed right hand from Xi Jia misses the target.
Xi Jia misses with a double jab
and Khakhold counters with a leg kick.
Khakhold wants to slow Xi Jia down by chopping away at his legs.
Xi Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khakhold.
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!
Khakhold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xi Jia checks it well.
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 Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
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#
Khakhold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khakhold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khakhold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
Khakhold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khakhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Xi Jia misses with a head kick.
Khakhold looks to throw a body kick
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khakhold slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Khakhold blocks a jab.
Khakhold with the counter takedown but Xi Jia avoids it easily.#T1#
Xi Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xi Jia throws a right hand that misses
and Khakhold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xi Jia throws a jab when Khakhold was well out of range.
Xi Jia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khakhold fails to land the takedown.
Khakhold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xi Jia. Xi Jia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khakhold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but Xi Jia moved away.#T2#
Khakhold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khakhold.
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Khakhold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xi Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khakhold throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Khakhold takes one on the button.
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!
Khakhold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xi Jia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xi Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
Khakhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xi Jia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khakhold lands a nice shot to the body.
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Xi Jia misses the target.
Khakhold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
Khakhold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold defending well as Xi Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khakhold avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
Khakhold throws a big counter head kick but Xi Jia avoids it with no problem.
Xi Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Khakhold is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khakhold.#T4#
Khakhold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xi Jia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Xi Jia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khakhold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia throws a right and a left that Khakhold avoids nicely.
Khakhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Khakhold.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khakhold throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Khakhold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xi Jia tries to avoid it but Khakhold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xi Jia to the ground. Xi Jia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xi Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia looks to throw the jab but Khakhold is out of range.
Khakhold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xi Jia throws a low kick, looking for Khakhold's leg but Khakhold calmly moves out of range.
Khakhold raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khakhold staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia swings widly with a right hand
and Khakhold counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Khakhold looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khakhold throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Xi Jia lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khakhold.
Xi Jia can't do much from the bottom here.
Xi Jia tries to bench press Khakhold off him but Khakhold keeps the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Xi Jia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xi Jia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khakhold connects with a decent elbow.
Xi Jia wants to control but Khakhold postures up.
Xi Jia taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Khakhold advances to full mount.
Xi Jia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khakhold looking to finish Xi Jia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Xi Jia!
BOOM! Khakhold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khakhold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Xi Jia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Xi Jia looking to sit in guard and control but Khakhold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Khakhold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khakhold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khakhold cracks Xi Jia with a solid left hand.
Khakhold looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Xi Jia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Khakhold has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Xi Jia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khakhold lands a nice short elbow.
Khakhold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xi Jia!
Khakhold lands with some strikes.#T4#
Xi Jia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xi Jia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
Khakhold lands a nice shot to the head.
Khakhold lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Xi Jia can't escape the position.
Khakhold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Khakhold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xi Jia looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Xi Jia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Khakhold's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
Our winner, Dixie Pablo Khakhold, 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.
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Event:
gc151
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Jeremy.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
Xi Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeremy throws a lazy uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with a two punch combo.
Jeremy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeremy throws an off balance right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Jeremy.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeremy 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.
Jeremy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeremy jabs Xi Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Jeremy. Beautiful body shot.
Xi Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.#T1#
A low kick from Jeremy misses
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Jeremy.
Xi Jia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeremy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeremy misses with the combination.
Xi Jia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremy misses the target.
Jeremy looks to land a combination but Xi Jia avoids it well.
Jeremy scoring well with a low kick there.
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Jeremy does no damage.
Xi Jia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xi Jia blocks a jab.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Jeremy does no damage.
Jeremy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xi Jia.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeremy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Jeremy misses its intended target.
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range and Jeremy settles back down.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeremy.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Jeremy strikes.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut.
Xi Jia scores with a hook.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Jeremy moved out of range.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.#T3#
Jeremy throws a right hand that Xi Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Xi Jia also avoids with ease.
Jeremy throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeremy thuds his right hand into Xi Jia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeremy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xi Jia circles away quickly and effectively.
Xi Jia misses with a wild combination.
Jeremy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy tries to counter by clinching up but Xi Jia breaks away and moves out of range.
Jeremy lands a jab to the head.
Xi Jia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeremy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeremy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Jeremy throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Jeremy only half commits.
Xi Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia punishes Jeremy's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Jeremy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jeremy, as that shot connected.
Xi Jia misses with a hook
and Xi Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeremy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeremys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeremy swings widly with a right hand
and Jeremy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Jeremy only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jeremy cracks Xi Jia with an open hand slap.
Jeremy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeremy wants to slow Xi Jia down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Jeremy loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Jeremy.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Jeremy seems unphased.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks Xi Jia off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Xi Jia.
Jeremy throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia cracks Jeremy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range and Jeremy settles back down. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Xi Jia blocks the leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xi Jia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
A little feinted left hand from Jeremy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeremy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jeremy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeremy.
Xi Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut. Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia scores with a jab.
Jeremy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xi Jia at a distance.
Xi Jia swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Xi Jia moves out of range of the strikes.
Xi Jia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xi Jia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jeremy catches Xi Jia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
Jeremy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xi Jia's calf.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Jeremy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jeremy swings widly with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a three punch combo that has Jeremy backing up. Jeremy nods at Xi Jia to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeremy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xi Jia can do to turn this around?
Jeremy throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Xi Jia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeremy.
Danga de danga de dang - Jeremy scores with a four punch combination!
Jeremy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xi Jia throws a jab when Jeremy was well out of range.
Jeremy misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xi Jia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeremy throws a poor cross that misses
and Xi Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeremy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xi Jia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xi Jia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeremy misses with a looping left.
Donk. Xi Jia catches Jeremy right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Xi Jia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jeremy finds it's way round the side to connect with Xi Jia's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xi Jia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jeremy has got the better of the exchanges.
Xi Jia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jeremy tries to move into range but Xi Jia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeremy slips under a jab from Xi Jia.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jeremy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Jeremy misses with a leg kick.
Jeremy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeremy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy walks into a left hand.
Xi Jia lands with a shot to the body.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Jeremy.
Xi Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jeremy counters with a nice body shot.
Jeremy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xi Jia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ron Jeremy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy throws a looping overhand right but Xi Jia ducks down to avoid it.
Jeremy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
Jeremy throws a nice looking combination but Xi Jia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xi Jia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xi Jia throws a sloppy head kick and Jeremy moves out of range easily. #T1#
Jeremy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeremy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Xi Jia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeremy's calf.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeremy cracks Xi Jia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xi Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jeremy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a right hand to the body.
Jeremy blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jeremy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xi Jia doesn't seem phased though.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jeremy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeremy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xi Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Xi Jia scores with a four punch combination!
Xi Jia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xi Jia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeremy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy lunges at Xi Jia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xi Jia's hand.
Jeremy throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Jeremy is looking to chop away at Xi Jia's legs.
Xi Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeremy.
Xi Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xi Jia slips a jab from Jeremy.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut
and Jeremy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy lands with a good body shot.
Jeremy misses with a double jab.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Jeremy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Xi Jia misses with the combination.
Jeremy thuds his right hand into Xi Jia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xi Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Jeremy.
Jeremy connects with a body shot that sends Xi Jia's belly button to the back.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Jeremy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jeremy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
gc146.5
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Xi Jia misses with a few strikes there.
Xi Jia throws a series of strikes that have Feltre backpedaling.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Feltre throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Feltre.
Xi Jia connects with a single shot there.
Xi Jia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Feltre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Feltre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Feltre throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Feltre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Feltre misses with a kick to the body.
Feltre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Feltre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feltre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feltre lands with a right hand.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Xi Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feltre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Feltre is just out of range.
Xi Jia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xi Jia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Feltre.#T2#
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xi Jia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Feltre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xi Jia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Feltre throws a front kick aimed at Xi Jia's knee but Xi Jia avoids it well.
Xi Jia connects with a nice looking jab.
Xi Jia lands with a cross.
Feltre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xi Jia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Feltre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xi Jia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xi Jia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xi Jia looks to land a combination but Feltre avoids it well.
Feltre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felipe Feltre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Feltre throws a jab but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Feltre.
Feltre slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feltre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia scores with a decent looking hook.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Feltre moved out of range.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut
and Feltre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xi Jia jabs at Feltre's body.
Feltre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Feltre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xi Jia throws out the jab.
Feltre throws a low kick but Xi Jia avoids it.
Feltre looks to land a body kick but Xi Jia moved away.
Feltre throws a leg kick which misses Xi Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Xi Jia tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Feltre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltre lands a leg kick that knocks Xi Jia off balance momentarily.
Xi Jia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Feltre lands a jab to the head.
Xi Jia lands with a shot to the body.
Feltre misses with a right hand
letting Xi Jia counter with a right hand.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Feltre avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Feltre - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Feltre.
A punch combination from Feltre misses.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feltre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xi Jia flicks out a counter leg kick but Feltre steps away.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Feltre.
Feltre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Feltre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Feltre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xi Jia lands a lovely overhand right.
Xi Jia scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Feltre circles away quickly and effectively.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Feltre moved out of range.
Feltre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Feltre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
Feltre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia cracks the inside of Feltre's front leg.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Feltre is rocked!
Donk. Xi Jia catches Feltre right on the button with a cross.
Oh Feltre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Feltre connects with a jab.
Feltre seems to have got his legs back now.
Feltre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Feltre throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Feltre is looking to score with low kicks.
Xi Jia lands a head shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feltre throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feltre throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Feltre throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Feltre misses with a hook.
Feltre defending well as Xi Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Feltre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Feltre throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Feltre. That's going to slow Xi Jia down.
Feltre connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Xi Jia. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Feltre moves out of range of the body kick from Xi Jia.
Feltre throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Feltre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia with a nice cross.
Feltre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xi Jia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xi Jia misses with a hook
and Feltre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Feltre loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feltre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xi Jia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.#T4#
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the head.
Feltre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of 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!
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Feltre.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Xi Jia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xi Jia thuds his right hand into Feltre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Feltre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Feltre is looking to wear down Xi Jia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Feltre throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia misses with a hook. Feltre ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Feltre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Feltre checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Xi Jia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Feltre in his tracks.
Feltre throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Feltre only half commits.
Feltre lands with a hook. Xi Jia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Feltre throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Feltre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Xi Jia looks to throw the jab but Feltre is out of range. #T1#
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Feltre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feltre walks into a jab.
Xi Jia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Feltre is out of range.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut
and Feltre counters with a thumping low kick.
Feltre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Feltre.
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Feltre misses with a double jab.
Xi Jia takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Feltre misses with a lunging right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Feltre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xi Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Feltre! He's out on his feet! Xi Jia rushes in and drops Feltre with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kang Xi Jia!
Kang Xi Jia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
gc143
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Xi Jia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Chambers instigates a clinch.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Chambers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xi Jia regains guard immediately.
Chambers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xi Jia working a defensive guard here.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Xi Jia blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Xi Jia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Xi Jia controls Chambers momentarily but Chambers frees himself.
Xi Jia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers distracts Xi Jia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Xi Jia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chambers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xi Jia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xi Jia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chambers scoring with some ground and pound.
Chambers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xi Jia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chambers passes into side control.
Xi Jia gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chambers is taking a breather. Xi Jia 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.#T3#
Chambers drops an elbow to the side of Xi Jia's head.
Chambers prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Chambers working over Xi Jia with some ground and pound. Xi Jia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Chambers connects with a nice short shot to Xi Jia's temple.
Ground and pound from Chambers.
Chambers winds up and cracks Xi Jia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chambers is nestled in close to Xi Jia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Chambers there.
Chambers stalling away here and it's allowed Xi Jia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chambers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xi Jia's head.#SUB2#
Xi Jia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xi Jia has momentary wrist control but Chambers slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chambers is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chambers defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Chambers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chambers lands a nice shot to the body.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Xi Jia sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xi Jia throws out a counter right but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
Chambers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xi Jia can do to turn this around?
Chambers fails to land the takedown.
Xi Jia with a nice cross.#CL2#
Xi Jia clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Xi Jia as the two fighters clinch.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Chambers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
Xi Jia lands a right hand.
Xi Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chambers.
Xi Jia pushes Chambers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chambers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xi Jia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chambers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xi Jia is looking to improve his position.
Xi Jia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chambers pulls his head out easily.
Xi Jia wants to control but Chambers is keeping busy.
Johny Chambers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xi Jia regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chambers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chambers defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chambers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers distracts Xi Jia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chambers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chambers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB2#
Xi Jia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chambers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chambers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
Chambers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for a guillotine here but Chambers defends easily.
Chambers lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Xi Jia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chambers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chambers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Chambers scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Xi Jia working for a triangle but Chambers defends it easily.
Xi Jia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chambers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xi Jia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chambers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for a triangle here. Chambers is fighting it but it looks tight! Xi Jia pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chambers is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kang Xi Jia!
A victorious Kang Xi Jia 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:
GAMMA#609 Bryant v Jordan
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
Xi Jia jabs at Miyata's body.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
Xi Jia throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xi Jia throws a sloppy head kick and Miyata moves out of range easily.
Miyata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xi Jia sprawls and moves away.
Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Miyata gets tackled into the cage by Xi Jia. Xi Jia maintains the clinch.
Miyata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xi Jias head.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyata's elbow.
Miyata slows down the pace here.
Miyata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Miyata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Miyata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Xi Jia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miyata counters with a series of strikes. Xi Jia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Xi Jia wants to clinch up but Miyata keeps it at a distance.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Miyata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Xi Jia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyata defends it easily.
Miyata 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. #T2#
Miyata passes into half guard.
Xi Jia is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyata is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Miyata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xi Jia trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Miyata controlling the action here.
Xi Jia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Miyata misses with a head shot. Xi Jia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Miyata sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
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.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Miyata postures up.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Xi Jia is keeping the position.
Miyata trying to control but Xi Jia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xi Jia in his tracks.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Miyata.
Miyata throws a jab but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Miyata's midsection.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Xi Jia wants to counter the offense by Miyata and move into the clinch position.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia wants to clinch
and Miyata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xi Jia can do to turn this around?
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia connects with a nice looking jab.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xi Jia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Xi Jia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia connects with a body shot.#T1#
Xi Jia misses with a looping right.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Xi Jia throws a sloppy head kick and Miyata moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Miyata misses its target.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia fails to land with a series of punches.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the nose.
Miyata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xi Jia stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyata. Miyata gets slowly back to his feet.
Xi Jia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Xi Jia moves into range and clinches up with Miyata.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyata controls his hands.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch.
Xi Jia lands an uppercut.#T2#
Xi Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miyata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xi Jia digs a right hand into Miyata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyata's gas tank.
Miyata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xi Jia prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia lands with a left to the head.
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Miyata's head.
Xi Jia tries to work over Miyata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Xi Jia is working Miyata over against the cage.
Miyata trying to control the position but instead, Xi Jia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miyata into the cage.
Miyata is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xi Jia is leaning against Miyata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Xi Jia.
#T3#
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia stops a takedown attempt from Miyata.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
Miyata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyata lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyata.
Miyata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xi Jia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xi Jia gets underhooks to prevent Miyata's takedown attempt.
Miyata blocks an uppercut.
Miyata blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch.
Xi Jia lands a right hand.
Xi Jia lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Xi Jia scores with a shoulder strike.
Xi Jia lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyata tries to score a body lock takedown but Xi Jia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miyata is trying to drag Xi Jia to the mat but Xi Jia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Xi Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia is working Miyata over against the cage.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyata's elbow.
Miyata is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Miyata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyata.
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyata backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xi Jia moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xi Jia is looking to clinch.
Miyata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Miyata as he connects with a hook.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Xi Jia tries to counter with a clinch but Miyata shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia tests Miyata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kira Miyata is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Miyata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Miyata passes to side control.
Xi Jia tries to bench press Miyata off him but Miyata keeps the position.
Miyata is chipping away with strikes.
Miyata working away.
Xi Jia is looking to regain half guard here but Miyata keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyata gets to mount! Xi Jia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Xi Jia is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Xi Jia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xi Jia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyata throwing shots but Xi Jia is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata 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.
Xi Jia is controlling Miyata's trapped leg to prevent Miyata from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Miyata is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Miyata trying to mount his opponent but Xi Jia defends it.
Xi Jia wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kira Miyata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyata wants to take a breather but Xi Jia is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xi Jia moves into full guard.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
Miyata 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Xi Jia has closed the distance and engaged Miyata in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Miyata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xi Jia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Miyata is hanging on to Xi Jia's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyata 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
Kira Miyata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kang Xi Jia had this to say: 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Suri.
Xi Jia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Suri misses #TD#
and Xi Jia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Suri keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Suri keeps moving.
Xi Jia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xi Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia trying to control but Suri is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Suri wants to sweep but no luck.
Suri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up but Suri circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suri.
Suri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suri throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Xi Jia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xi Jia tries to counter by clinching up but Suri breaks away and moves out of range.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Suri sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Suri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xi Jia, right into the meat.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
Xi Jia looks to land a body kick but Suri moved away.
Suri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sher Shah Suri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Suri swinging wildly here.
Suri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xi Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
Nice uppercut lands for Suri. That snapped Xi Jia's head back.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Suri avoids the punch easily.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Suri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suri misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Suri thumps Xi Jia with a low kick.
Suri digs a good body shot into Xi Jia's ribs.
Suri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xi Jia scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Suri tries to keep at a distance but Xi Jia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia tries to work over Suri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xi Jia.
Suri blocking some punches.
Suri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suri misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Xi Jia.
Suri can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Xi Jia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xi Jia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xi Jia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xi Jia trying to land knees to the body.
Xi Jia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suri blocks it with crossed arms.
Xi Jia lands an elbow inside.
Suri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Suri tries a body shot but Xi Jia blocks it.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Suri working aggressively here.
Suri blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xi Jia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Suri slams his shin into Xi Jia's torso.
Xi Jia darts in looking for a takedown but Suri gets double underhooks and turns Xi Jia into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Suri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suri misses with a head kick.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suri wants to slow Xi Jia down by chopping away at his legs.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Suri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xi Jia. Xi Jia obviously looking to wear him down.
Suri misses with a kick to the body.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suri thinks about the counter body kick.
Xi Jia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia blocks a leg kick.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Xi Jia off balance momentarily.
Suri lands an overhand right.
Suri looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Suri throws a lazy head kick
and Xi Jia counters with an outside leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Xi Jia dives in and scores a takedown into Suri's guard.
Xi Jia stands and throws Suri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Xi Jia working away.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suri keeps working.
Suri prevents Xi Jia from moving into mount. #T2#
Xi Jia trying to control the position but Suri is working away.
Suri is trying to control Xi Jia's posture but Xi Jia avoids it. #SUB#
Xi Jia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Suri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Xi Jia's guard! Nice work there by Suri!
Xi Jia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xi Jia looking to control but Suri passes into half guard.
#T3#
Xi Jia wants to get back to full guard.
Suri trying to control the action but Xi Jia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Xi Jia actively working from the bottom here.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Suri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suri not doing much here.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Suri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kang Xi Jia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suri is trying to control the action in half guard but Xi Jia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suri connects with a jab.
Xi Jia lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Suri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Xi Jia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Suri looks to land a right hand but Xi Jia moved out of range.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suri. That's going to slow Xi Jia down.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
Suri cracks a nice hook into Xi Jia's ribs.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick. #TD#
Xi Jia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suri to the mat! Suri manages to get full guard.
Suri keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Xi Jia looking to sit in guard and control but Suri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Suri from controlling successfully. #T1#
Suri 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.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xi Jia wants to hit a switch here but Suri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Xi Jia there!
Xi Jia tries to improve his position but instead Suri has taken his back!
Suri controlling the position well here. Xi Jia rolled but Suri kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Suri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suri is continuing to stall.
Xi Jia rolls, trying to escape but Suri keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Xi Jia turns into Suri and is now in his guard.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
Suri pulls Xi Jia in to control the position.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Suri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suri controlling the position.#T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xi Jia trying to control but Suri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suri throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Suri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri fails to land with a series of punches.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Xi Jia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suri connects with a body shot that sends Xi Jia's belly button to the back.
Xi Jia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suri 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Kang Xi Jia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Puch feinted with a counter takedown.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Puch counters with a shoot takedown. Xi Jia fights it but they end up in guard.
Puch distracts Xi Jia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puch tries to free his leg and advance position but Xi Jia is retaining full guard.
Puch won't allow Xi Jia to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puch defends well.
Xi Jia trying to control the position here.
Puch lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xi Jia's head.
Puch throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Puch throwing strikes from guard but Xi Jia blocks nicely.
Xi Jia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xi Jia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia looking to control.
Xi Jia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puch lands a couple of digs.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xi Jia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xi Jia seems keen to control Puch's posture.#T2#
Puch distracts Xi Jia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puch throws a strike but Xi Jia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Puch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puch wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Xi Jia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xi Jia has managed to get both his arms back between Puch's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Puch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xi Jia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puch 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.#T3#
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Puch keeps moving.
Puch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xi Jia trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puch working for a triangle but Xi Jia defends it easily.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Puch keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xi Jia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puch 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.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Puch is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Puch throws a hook but Xi Jia avoids it easily.
Puch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch dominated that round.
That's time! Puch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xi Jia digs a good body shot into Puch's ribs.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Xi Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Puch's shoulder, as Puch tries to avoid the shot.
Puch attempts a counter takedown but Xi Jia avoids it well and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Puch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puch takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
Xi Jia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puch.
Puch slips under a jab.
Puch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Puch misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia lands a front kick.
Puch takes one on the button.
Xi Jia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Puch misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Puch moved out of range.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Puch avoids the punch easily.
Xi Jia thumps Puch with a low kick.
Puch shoots for a double leg takedown but Xi Jia sprawls well. He's pushed Puch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xi Jia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puch takes a step back to recover.
Puch avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
Puch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
Puch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xi Jia throws out the jab.
Puch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puch misses with a hook
and Xi Jia counters with a good low kick that Puch was not able to check.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Puch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Puch connects with a nice short shot to Xi Jia's temple.
Xi Jia wants to get back to full guard.
Puch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Puch is thwarting Xi Jia's attempts to control the position.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xi Jia defending well though.
Puch wants to free his trapped foot but Xi Jia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xi Jia defending well though.
Xi Jia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Puch slips a nice elbow through Xi Jia's hands, connecting with Xi Jia's forehead.
Puch slips a nice elbow through Xi Jia's hands, connecting with Xi Jia's forehead.
Xi Jia wants to improve his position but Puch is controlling well.
#SUB#
Puch seems to be working for a kimura but Xi Jia defends the submission attempt.
Xi Jia trying to control here.
Puch slips a nice elbow through Xi Jia's hands, connecting with Xi Jia's forehead.
Puch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puch drops an elbow to the side of Xi Jia's head. #T4##SUB#
Puch is looking for a kimura but Xi Jia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puch to get the leverage.
Xi Jia trying to hold on to Puch's head to control him but Puch postures up.
Puch works his way into full mount!
Puch landing strikes from the mount and Xi Jia is in trouble!
Puch prevents Xi Jia from getting the reversal.
Puch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xi Jia is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puch with shots to the head and body - Xi Jia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xi Jia can do to turn this around?
Xi Jia is looking to get to half guard.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Puch! Xi Jia is hurt baaadly! Puch is firing away with more strikes - Xi Jia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
After the big win, Robledo Puch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Kang Xi Jia had this to say: 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#592 Gage v Cuenca
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Wolek lands with a shot to the body.
Xi Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolek misses the target.
Wolek misses with a hook.
Xi Jia misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a right hand
and Wolek counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Xi Jia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xi Jia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wolek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xi Jia with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Xi Jia tenderised Wolek's leg. Wolek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia lands a nice hook to Wolek's body. Wolek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Xi Jia looks for the body kick but Wolek saw that one coming.
Xi Jia tries to land a body kick
and Wolek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wolek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xi Jia sizes up Wolek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolek tries to bum rush Xi Jia with a series of wild strikes but Xi Jia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolek scores with a sloppy right hand. Xi Jia should have avoided that one.
Wolek keeps the fight on the outside.
Xi Jia tries to land a front kick but Wolek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xi Jia throws a chopping leg kick but Wolek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolek throws an overhand right that lands on Xi Jia's shoulder, as Xi Jia tries to avoid the shot.
Xi Jia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolek defends it well.#T2#
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Wolek moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolek.
Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xi Jia throws out the jab.
Xi Jia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wolek if he has to take too many more of those.
Xi Jia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolek's sensitive parts.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lukasz Wolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xi Jia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolek misses with a lunging right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek.#T3#
Xi Jia slips a jab from Wolek.#TD2#
Xi Jia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xi Jia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wolek is positioning himself well to prevent Xi Jia advancing to mount.
Wolek wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Wolek is looking to improve his position.
Wolek trying to control here.
Xi Jia prevents Wolek from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xi Jia is working away from the top position though.
Xi Jia tries to pass to full mount but Wolek defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wolek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xi Jia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolek circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wolek.
Xi Jia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolek is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xi Jia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolek. That did some damage!
Xi Jia lands a nice looking body shot.
Xi Jia throws a right hand that misses
and Wolek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolek checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolek misses its target.
Xi Jia misses the body punch
and Wolek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolek stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Xi Jia cracks Wolek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Wolek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xi Jia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xi Jia slips a jab from Wolek.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Wolek lands a leg kick that knocks Xi Jia off balance momentarily.
Wolek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Xi Jia coming out on top.
Wolek lands a jab to the head.
Xi Jia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xi Jia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wolek.
Xi Jia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xi Jia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch
and Wolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xi Jia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolek lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Xi Jia!
Xi Jia tries to land a body kick
and Wolek counters with a nice body shot.
Xi Jia slips under a jab.#T3#
Wolek slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Wolek blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia throws a wild body kick that Wolek sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Xi Jia.
Wolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolek feints and then cracks Xi Jia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xi Jia down.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut
and Wolek counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia ducks right into an uppercut from Wolek.
Xi Jia with a poor takedown
and Wolek counters with a head kick that wobbles Xi Jia - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Wolek sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Wolek!
Lukasz Wolek retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Lukasz Wolek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kang Xi Jia had this to say: 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 346:Todd v Duffy
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrycki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xi Jia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xi Jia misses with a left hand
and Petrycki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrycki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xi Jia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xi Jia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the body
and Petrycki counters with a good low kick that Xi Jia was not able to check.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Petrycki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia is looking to chop away at Petrycki's legs.
Petrycki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xi Jia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrycki has time to react.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xi Jia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrycki.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrycki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Petrycki scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Xi Jia lands.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Xi Jia drives through and clinches with Petrycki against the ropes.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Xi Jia pushes Petrycki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrycki fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrycki tries to clinch up.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrycki.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Petrycki feints and then cracks Xi Jia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xi Jia down.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Petrycki.
Xi Jia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xi Jia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrycki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xi Jia lands with a right hand.
Xi Jia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrycki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrycki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xi Jia throws a head kick that misses
and Petrycki counters with a body kick that stops Xi Jia in his tracks momentarily.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrycki. Xi Jia shrugs it off though.
Xi Jia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrycki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrycki missing with a left hand there. Xi Jia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrycki wants to clinch up but Xi Jia keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Petrycki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xi Jia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrycki with a body shot.
Petrycki misses with a shot to the body
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia throws a hook but Petrycki blocks it.
Petrycki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Petrycki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrycki's elbow.
Petrycki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xi Jia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrycki is looking to slow Xi Jia down with leg kicks.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrycki. #CL#
Petrycki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrycki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Petrycki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Xi Jia works Petrycki's body with a nice hook.
Xi Jia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrycki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogdan Petrycki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrycki lands a jab.
Petrycki throws a good cross that connects.
Xi Jia cracks Petrycki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrycki sprawls well. Petrycki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xi Jia gets slowly back to his feet.
Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrycki.
Xi Jia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Petrycki moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Petrycki has managed to clinch.
Petrycki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrycki.
Xi Jia is trying to pull guard but Petrycki turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Xi Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Petrycki misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Xi Jia. #CL#
Petrycki has Xi Jia up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrycki.
Xi Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia misses with a left hand
and Petrycki counters with a low kick, right behind Xi Jia 's knee.
An inside leg kick from Xi Jia misses.
Petrycki needs to keep his hands up - Xi Jia had a free shot at his head there.
Petrycki checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia blocks a jab.#T1#
Petrycki is looking to clinch.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Petrycki moved out of range nicely.
Petrycki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Petrycki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrycki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrycki wants to clinch up but Xi Jia keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
Petrycki lands with an overhand left.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.#CL#
Petrycki clinches up against the ropes.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Xi Jia lands an elbow inside that Petrycki shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrycki working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Petrycki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Petrycki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xi Jia has him pressed against the ropes.
Petrycki is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrycki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrycki throws a head punch that misses.
Petrycki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Petrycki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia throws a body kick that misses
and Petrycki counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrycki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrycki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrycki.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Petrycki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Petrycki misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Xi Jia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrycki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
#BC#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki tries to clinch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrycki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrycki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xi Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrycki.
Petrycki throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Petrycki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xi Jia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrycki is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Petrycki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Xi Jia actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Xi Jia wants to control but Petrycki passes into side.
Petrycki with the ground and pound but Xi Jia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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!
Petrycki with the ground and pound but Xi Jia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Petrycki trying to control but Xi Jia is working from the bottom.
Petrycki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xi Jia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bogdan Petrycki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Petrycki with a jab.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrycki.
Petrycki walks into a stiff left hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a push kick but Petrycki slaps the foot to one side.
Petrycki throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrycki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Xi Jia misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrycki misses the target.
Petrycki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Xi Jia clinches up against the ropes.
Xi Jia lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Xi Jia manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Petrycki wants to stand but Xi Jia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petrycki trying to control but Xi Jia is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia is trying to keep Petrycki in close.
Petrycki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Petrycki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Xi Jia has his foot on Petrycki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrycki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrycki wants to stand but Xi Jia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petrycki controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Xi Jia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrycki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Xi Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrycki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrycki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xi Jia is fending him off so far but Petrycki persists. Nope, Xi Jia circles away and we're back to standing.
Xi Jia wants to counter with a clinch but Petrycki pushes him away.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Petrycki is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xi Jia. Petrycki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrycki tries to clinch up but Xi Jia circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrycki moves in looking to clinch but Xi Jia pushes him off.
Petrycki backing away here, and Xi Jia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xi Jia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Xi Jia cracks a nice hook into Petrycki's ribs.
Petrycki throws a jab but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrycki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xi Jia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrycki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xi Jia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Petrycki
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrycki closes the distance and clinches up with Xi Jia, looking for a takedown. Petrycki pushes Xi Jia against the ropes but Xi Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Petrycki moves into range and clinches up with Xi Jia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia keeps control of Petrycki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Petrycki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrycki throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xi Jia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrycki throws out the jab.
Xi Jia wants to counter with a clinch but Petrycki pushes him away.
Petrycki slips under a jab.
Petrycki scores with a leg kick.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xi Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrycki tries to clinch there but Xi Jia circles away.
Xi Jia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrycki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xi Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Petrycki clinches up with Xi Jia and pushes him back against the ropes.
Xi Jia missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xi Jia tries to work over Petrycki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrycki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xi Jia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petrycki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1##BC#
Petrycki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrycki tries a low kick but Xi Jia avoids it.
Petrycki tries for a takedown but Xi Jia circles away easily
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xi Jia throws the kick towards the body but Petrycki avoids it.
And Petrycki counters with a quick kick to the body but Xi Jia blocks it.
Petrycki looks to clinch
and Xi Jia counters with a right hand to the body.
Xi Jia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xi Jia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Xi Jia misses.
Xi Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrycki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrycki wants to clinch up but Xi Jia keeps it at a distance.
Petrycki throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Petrycki is predictable there
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Xi Jia stalks Petrycki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrycki's face. Petrycki staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrycki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrycki blocks it well.
Xi Jia stuffs the takedown.
Petrycki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrycki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrycki slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Petrycki looks for a takedown but Xi Jia sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Petrycki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Xi Jia scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Xi Jia.
Petrycki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xi Jia in his tracks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrycki backwards.
Petrycki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia prevents the takedown attempt.
Xi Jia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Xi Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrycki is working for takedown but Xi Jia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4##BC#
Petrycki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrycki checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a combination that misses
and Petrycki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrycki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrycki darts in looking for a takedown but Xi Jia gets double underhooks and turns Petrycki into the ropes.
Xi Jia blocks a leg kick.
Xi Jia moves away from the strike by Petrycki.
Petrycki goes for a double leg but Xi Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Xi Jia continues to drive forward.
Xi Jia catches Petrycki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrycki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Petrycki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrycki down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Petrycki fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrycki doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xi Jia throws a shot from downtown. Petrycki moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrycki misses its target.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrycki.
Petrycki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xi Jia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia tried to score with a low kick but Petrycki checks it.
It looked like Petrycki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Petrycki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xi Jia!
Xi Jia is trying to control Petrycki's posture but Petrycki avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Petrycki throws a strike aimed at the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia avoids it well.
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.
Xi Jia struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Petrycki stalls from top position.
Petrycki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xi Jia keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee asks Petrycki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petrycki prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Petrycki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xi Jia counters with a good low kick that Petrycki was not able to check.
Petrycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrycki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Petrycki darts in looking for a takedown but Xi Jia gets double underhooks and turns Petrycki into the ropes.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
Petrycki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Petrycki catches Xi Jia right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Petrycki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrycki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown but Xi Jia shows good takedown defense.
Xi Jia jabs Petrycki right on the nose. Petrycki blinks but takes it well.
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrycki scores with a body shot.
Petrycki is looking to clinch.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Jia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xi Jia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrycki avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Petrycki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrycki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrycki is looking to clinch.
Xi Jia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrycki.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Petrycki tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia misses with a head kick.
Petrycki is looking for a counter combo.
Petrycki blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrycki throwing a counter right hand but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Petrycki misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrycki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrycki sets himself, and Xi Jia steps forward looking for the clinch! Petrycki avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xi Jia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia! Kang Xi Jia retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kang Xi Jia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Death Squad 342:Cell v Jia
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
Cell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Cell moved out of range nicely.
Cell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xi Jia tries to land a front kick but Cell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cell misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Cell scores with a decent looking hook.
Xi Jia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Xi Jia has closed the distance and engaged Cell in a clinch.
Xi Jia throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell digs a right hand underneath Xi Jia's ribcage. Xi Jia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Cell.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Xi Jia.
Cell blocks the elbow strike.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Cell swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cell misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xi Jia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cell tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Cell back against the cage.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch.
Xi Jia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cell smiles and moves away.
Xi Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Cell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cell connects with a looping right hand.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Cell strikes.#T2#
Cell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.
Xi Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
Xi Jia moves in looking to clinch but Cell pushes him off.
A big right from Xi Jia misses.
Cell attempts a counter takedown but Xi Jia avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cell. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xi Jia.
Cell throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cell throws a body shot but no joy.
Cell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cell.
Xi Jia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xi Jia tries a quick counter leg kick but Cell is wise to it.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Cell.
#CL#
Cell forces Xi Jia back against the cage and clinches.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Xi Jia pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a triangle but Cell pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell looking to pass the guard.
Cell is in close to Xi Jia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cell with a nice head shot there.
Cell is stalling in the full guard.
Cell is looking to work some ground and pound but Xi Jia has wrist control.#T4##SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for a triangle here. Cell is fighting it but it looks tight! Xi Jia pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kang Xi Jia!
Kang Xi Jia is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Kang Xi Jia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Stem Cell spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 338:Heart v Pablo
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia lands with a good body shot.
Xi Jia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xi Jia misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazarethyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazarethyan walks into a straight right hand from Xi Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Xi Jia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xi Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan. #T1#
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Xi Jia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazarethyan.
Xi Jia lands a right hand.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Xi Jia gets underhooks to prevent Nazarethyan's takedown attempt.
Xi Jia stops a takedown attempt from Nazarethyan.
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia gets underhooks to prevent Nazarethyan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suren Nazarethyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xi Jia throws an elbow but misses.
Xi Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Nazarethyan is trying to drag Xi Jia to the mat but Xi Jia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xi Jia after a bit of a struggle.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarethyan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xi Jia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nazarethyan is looking for a takedown.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Xi Jia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xi Jia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nazarethyan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xi Jia is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarethyan defends well.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarethyan defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for subs off his back but Nazarethyan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xi Jia is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Xi Jia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nazarethyan pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia 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#
Xi Jia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
A jab from Xi Jia misses.
Nazarethyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xi Jia wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Xi Jia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard. #REVB##T1#
Xi Jia pushing down on Nazarethyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xi Jia wants to pass to mount but Nazarethyan is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nazarethyan is not content to let Xi Jia control the position.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xi Jia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazarethyan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazarethyan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazarethyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Xi Jia tries to pass to full mount but Nazarethyan defends it.
Xi Jia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nazarethyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xi Jia trying to advance position but Nazarethyan counters by regaining guard.
Nazarethyan keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass. #T3#
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xi Jia throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Xi Jia fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarethyan wanted to stand there but Xi Jia had control of the position. #SUB2#
Xi Jia has his foot on Nazarethyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazarethyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Xi Jia seems keen to control Nazarethyan's posture.#T4#
Xi Jia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nazarethyan has passed into side control.
Xi Jia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nazarethyan tries to stand but Xi Jia is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep.
Xi Jia is trying to control Nazarethyan's posture but Nazarethyan avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Nazarethyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Xi Jia - just one landing.
Xi Jia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xi Jia throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut.
Xi Jia is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Xi Jia lands a nice looking body kick.
Xi Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xi Jia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Xi Jia is predictable there #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan. #SUB2#
Nazarethyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xi Jia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazarethyan has managed to get both his arms back between Xi Jia's legs - danger averted.
Xi Jia trying to control the position here.
Xi Jia has a closed guard, preventing Nazarethyan from standing up. #T2#
Xi Jia pulls Nazarethyan in to control the position.
Suren Nazarethyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarethyan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarethyan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Xi Jia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazarethyan on the side of the head.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab from Xi Jia.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xi Jia sprawls and moves away.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
Nazarethyan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xi Jia throws a shot from downtown. Nazarethyan moves away and avoids it.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Xi Jia throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xi Jia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Xi Jia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xi Jia 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
During a confident post fight interview, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 335:Mamba v Hiro
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Xi Jia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panikov's guard.
Xi Jia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panikov is pulling down on Xi Jia's head. It's preventing any offense from Xi Jia, at least for the moment.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Xi Jia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xi Jia lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xi Jia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Xi Jia moved out of range nicely.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xi Jia tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xi Jia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2##CL#
Xi Jia gets a clinch.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Xi Jia pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Xi Jia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xi Jia has his hands on Panikov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Panikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xi Jia wants to hit a switch here but Panikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Xi Jia there! #T3#
Xi Jia is looking to get to half guard.
Panikov tries to control but Xi Jia wriggling away.
Xi Jia wants to control but Panikov is having none of it.
Xi Jia gets back to half guard.
Xi Jia wants to control but Panikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Panikov seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xi Jia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Xi Jia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia wants to control but Panikov is having none of it.
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xi Jia tries to hold on but Panikov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Xi Jia tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Xi Jia lands with a slapping head kick.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panikov checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Panikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Xi Jia's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xi Jia circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Xi Jia takes one to the chin there.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.#ROC2#
Xi Jia is rocked!
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Xi Jia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xi Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Xi Jia gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Panikov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Xi Jia is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Post fight, Sergey Panikov took to the microphone: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.
Kang Xi Jia spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 331:Duffy v Todd
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia is looking to score with low kicks.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick nicely.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
Guzman misses with a leg kick
and Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xi Jia cracks Guzman with a good jab.
Guzman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia connects with a solid leg kick.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guzman momentarily.
Guzman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guzman sprawls well. Guzman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xi Jia gets slowly back to his feet.
Xi Jia lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Xi Jia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Guzman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range and Guzman settles back down.
Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xi Jia.
Guzman looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guzman. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xi Jia connects with a right hand. Guzman shakes it off.
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Guzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guzman down.
Xi Jia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guzman will feel that in the morning.
Xi Jia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guzman is looking to wear down Xi Jia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xi Jia scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Guzman tries to keep at a distance but Xi Jia has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia. #T2#
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Guzman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Xi Jia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying to work for a kimura but Guzman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia is working for a kimura but Guzman is defending it quite comfortably.
Xi Jia moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Xi Jia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guzman's legs. #SUB2#
Xi Jia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guzman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Xi Jia but great work by Guzman.
Xi Jia is trying to get back to half guard.
Xi Jia keeps trying to improve his position.#T4##SU#
Guzman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Guzman sets himself, and Xi Jia steps forward looking for the clinch! Guzman avoids it this time.
Xi Jia slips a jab from Guzman.
Xi Jia lands a slapping body shot.
Guzman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xi Jia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xi Jia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Xi Jia scores with a jab. Guzman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xi Jia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
Xi Jia with a jab.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xi Jia shoots in for a double leg but Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xi Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Guzman works over Xi Jia's head and body with a nice combination.
Dzuzaska Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xi Jia clobbers Guzman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia 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.
#R2#
Guzman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xi Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xi Jia throws a head kick but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman tried to counter with a leg kick but Xi Jia avoided it.
Guzman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Guzman #CL2#
and Xi Jia counters by moving into the clinch.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia lands a damaging elbow.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guzman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Guzman's head.
Xi Jia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia gets through Guzman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xi Jia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia gets through Guzman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia presses Guzman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside. #T1#
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guzman avoids it.
Guzman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
Xi Jia scores with a shoulder strike.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Guzman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xi Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guzman blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guzman is trying to break free.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xi Jia cracks Guzman with a nice body shot.
Xi Jia tries to land knees in the clinch but Guzman avoids the damage to the body.
Xi Jia lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Xi Jia.
Guzman takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Guzman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xi Jia misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Xi Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guzman is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.#T2#
A short right from Xi Jia.
A right hand to the body from Xi Jia.
Guzman lands a shot to the body.
Xi Jia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xi Jia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guzman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside.
Guzman misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xi Jia.
Guzman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guzman throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Xi Jia successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Xi Jia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guzman defends it easily.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Guzman from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Xi Jia looking for a guillotine here but Guzman defends easily.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Guzman postures up. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Guzman postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Guzman stands up and waves to Xi Jia to follow him.
Xi Jia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guzman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xi Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Guzman misses the target.
Guzman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xi Jia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guzman.
Guzman swings widly with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guzman avoids the head kick by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands an overhand right.
Xi Jia connects with a body shot that sends Guzman's belly button to the back.
Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia with a jab.
Guzman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guzman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Guzman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Guzman ducks down to avoid it.
Guzman throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
A bone on bone clash there as Xi Jia blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Guzman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range and Guzman settles back down.
Xi Jia tests Guzman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xi Jia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Xi Jia as he checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guzman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xi Jia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Guzman throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia flicks out a counter leg kick but Guzman steps away.
Guzman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xi Jia. Xi Jia obviously looking to wear him down.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Xi Jia pushes Guzman up against the cage in a clinch.
Guzman misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guzman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzuzaska Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Guzman controls his hands.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Guzman.
Xi Jia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guzman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
Guzman is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike.
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Guzman's head.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guzman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Guzman throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia.
Guzman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xi Jia lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Xi Jia.
Guzman tries to break the clinch but Xi Jia is controlling the position. #T3#
Xi Jia misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guzman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xi Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Xi Jia pulls Guzman into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xi Jia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guzman wants to stand up but Xi Jia is controlling him.
Xi Jia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xi Jia advances to half guard. #T4#
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Xi Jia uses his free foot to push down on Guzman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guzman.
Xi Jia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xi Jia 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
An out of breath Kang Xi Jia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Death Squad 328:Heart v Mario
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia lands an overhand right.
Mamba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xi Jias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xi Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamba defending well as Xi Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xi Jia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xi Jia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Mamba strikes.
Mamba throws a low kick but Xi Jia moves out of range easily. #CL#
Xi Jia clinches up with Mamba and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Xi Jia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamba blocks a body shot from Xi Jia. #BC2#
Mamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamba slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Mamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamba's calf.
Mamba thows a leg kick but Xi Jia checks it
and Xi Jia counters with a low kick, right behind Mamba 's knee. #T1#
Mamba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magnus Mamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mamba, right into the meat.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia 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.
A head kick misses from Mamba.
Mamba misses with a wild body shot.
Mamba connects with a crisp jab.
Mamba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xi Jia sizes up Mamba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamba misses with a hook
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Xi Jia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mamba motions for Xi Jia to come forward. Mamba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Xi Jia shoots in and gets a takedown into Mamba's guard.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is looking to pass into half guard but Mamba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamba is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mamba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Xi Jia sneaks back into half guard.
Xi Jia moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Xi Jia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mamba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Xi Jia has tightened it up now! Mamba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kang Xi Jia!
After winning the bout, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Death Squad 312:Rutten v Heart
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silvestre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Silvestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silvestre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xi Jia misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Silvestre.
Silvestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xi Jia under the eye.
Silvestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.
Xi Jia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvestre.
Xi Jia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silvestre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xi Jia. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Silvestre.
Silvestre 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.
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!
Silvestre throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silvestre connects with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia cracks Silvestre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia is looking to slow Silvestre down with leg kicks. #T1#
Silvestre throws a right hand that Xi Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Xi Jia also avoids with ease.
Silvestre tries to land a front kick but Xi Jia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silvestre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silvestre cracks the inside of Xi Jia's front leg.
Xi Jia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick which misses Silvestre's front leg but catches the back leg as Silvestre tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Xi Jia.
Silvestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Silvestre moves into range and clinches up with Xi Jia.
Silvestre working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvestre lands a right hand.
Silvestre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre blocking some punches.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Silvestre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia lands a right hand.
Silvestre lands with a light punch inside.
Silvestre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xi Jia is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch.
Silvestre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xi Jia's efforts to push away.
Silvestre scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Silvestre.
Silvestre digs a right hand underneath Xi Jia's ribcage. Xi Jia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvestre misses with a body punch.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Silvestre.
#TD2#
Xi Jia pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silvestre is stalling in the full guard.
Silvestre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xi Jia can't keep his opponent in guard - Silvestre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xi Jia is looking to improve his position.
Xi Jia works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Silvestre stands up from Xi Jia's guard - Silvestre perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Silvestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Good work by Xi Jia as he checks the leg kick.
Silvestre lands a really nice looking cross but Xi Jia seems unphased.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Silvestre moves out of range.
Silvestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
Silvestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Xi Jia's head.
Silvestre blocks a leg kick.
Silvestre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silvestre swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Silvestre checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Silvestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniel Silvestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
Xi Jia feints a counter leg kick.
Silvestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvestre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silvestre is looking to score with low kicks.
Xi Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silvestre stalks Xi Jia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xi Jia's face. Xi Jia staggers backwards, shaken.
Silvestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Xi Jia's head.
Silvestre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvestre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xi Jia can do to turn this around?
Silvestre throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xi Jia. Silvestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre scores with a kick to the body.
Silvestre throws a low kick but Xi Jia avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvestre with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xi Jia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silvestre with a body shot.
Xi Jia throws a push kick but Silvestre slaps the foot to one side.
Silvestre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvestre tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Silvestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Silvestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Silvestre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silvestre defends it well.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Silvestre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xi Jia manages to circle out of the way.
Silvestre throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the head.
Xi Jia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xi Jia. Silvestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvestre is looking to clinch but Xi Jia is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvestre.
Silvestre lands the left hand.
Xi Jia lands a nice hook to Silvestre's body. Silvestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvestre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Silvestre.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xi Jia misses the target.
A left lands for Xi Jia.#T2#
Xi Jia scores with a head kick. Silvestre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silvestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Silvestre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silvestre misses with a body shot
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silvestre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvestre blocks a low kick nicely.
Silvestre throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Silvestre digs a good body shot into Xi Jia's ribs.
Silvestre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head.
Xi Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xi Jia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xi Jia misses with a head kick.
Silvestre misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvestre moves away.
Silvestre lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Silvestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Xi Jia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre misses with a hook.
Silvestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silvestre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvestre.
Silvestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xi Jia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silvestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xi Jia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xi Jia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Silvestre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silvestre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range.
Xi Jia lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a combination
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvestre checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a jab when Silvestre was well out of range.
Silvestre throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Silvestre's shoulder, as Silvestre tries to avoid the shot.
Silvestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xi Jia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvestre misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Silvestre throws a combination that misses
and Xi Jia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Xi Jia. Beautiful body shot.
Silvestre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xi Jia.
Silvestre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silvestre cracks Xi Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silvestre checks the leg kick.
Silvestre darts in trying to clinch
and Xi Jia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silvestre walks into a straight right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia with a jab.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Silvestre moved away.
Silvestre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xi Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silvestre ducks right into an uppercut from Xi Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia feints the counter takedown.
Silvestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xi Jia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestre scores with a nice strike.
Silvestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia. #T1#
Xi Jia with a jab.
Xi Jia connects with a body shot.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Silvestre's midsection.
Silvestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xi Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silvestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Silvestre moved out of range.
Silvestre throws a leg kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Silvestre misses with a body shot
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xi Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xi Jia lands with a hook. Silvestre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.
Xi Jia connects with an inside leg kick.#T2##CL#
Silvestre has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Silvestre holds him up against the cage and eventually Xi Jia drops back down to his feet.
Silvestre misses with the head strike.
Silvestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Silvestre scores with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but Silvestre avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage.
Silvestre lands a left hand.
Silvestre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Daniel Silvestre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silvestre prevents a body shot from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
Silvestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xi Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
Silvestre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvestre misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvestre scores with a shoulder strike.
Xi Jia taking a breather.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre blocking some punches.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Jia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Xi Jia.
A nice left hand lands by Silvestre.
A shot in the inside from Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvestre blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Silvestre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Silvestre.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silvestre.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvestre is working Xi Jia over against the cage.
Daniel Silvestre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvestre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvestre controls his hands.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvestre has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
Silvestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvestre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia is trying to pull guard but Silvestre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniel Silvestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xi Jia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvestre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xi Jia.
Silvestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Xi Jia.
I think Silvestre 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silvestre!
A very excited looking Daniel Silvestre 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.
The defeated Kang Xi Jia had this to say: 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 309:Heart v Tiny
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Xi Jia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts.
Xi Jia lands a nice looking body kick.
Singh walks into a left hand.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xi Jia lands a head shot.
Xi Jia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Singh.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Singh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xi Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xi Jia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Singh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Singh down. #T1#
Xi Jia swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Singh motions for Xi Jia to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Xi Jia tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Singh tries to move into range but Xi Jia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Singh throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Singh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xi Jia rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xi Jia throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the ropes.#T2#
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Xi Jia.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xi Jia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Xi Jia down.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range.
Xi Jia throws a push kick but Singh slaps the foot to one side.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.
A leg kick checked by Singh.
And Singh responds with a good body kick, but Xi Jia manages to step out the way in time.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Singh throws a push kick but Xi Jia slaps the foot to one side.
Xi Jia connects with a right hand. Singh shakes it off.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Xi Jia. That's going to slow Singh down.
Singh takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
Xi Jia is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Singh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xi Jia throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xi Jia.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xi Jia.
Jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Xi Jia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Xi Jia as he checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia with a hook.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Singh thows a leg kick but Xi Jia checks it
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh jabs at Xi Jia's body.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xi Jia throws out the jab.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xi Jia connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Xi Jia lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh avoids the head kick by Xi Jia.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Xi Jia is wise to it.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Singh throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Singh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xi Jia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh wants to slow Xi Jia down by chopping away at his legs.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Singh swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Singh misses with a straight left. #T1#
Xi Jia misses with a kick to the body.
Xi Jia moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Xi Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia lands with a shot to the body.
Singh dips to his left and cracks Xi Jia with an uppercut!
Singh throws a leg kick but Xi Jia moved away.
Xi Jia lands a right hook to the body.
Singh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xi Jia. Singh shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh punishes Xi Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Singh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Xi Jia has got the better of the exchanges.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xi Jia at a distance.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Singh tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Singh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target. #T3#
Singh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xi Jia can pounce on him.
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
Xi Jia throws a push kick but Singh slaps the foot to one side.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the head.
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia backing away here, and Singh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xi Jia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xi Jia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singh.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Xi Jia steps away.
Singh throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia blocks a jab.
Singh jabs at Xi Jia's body.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh misses the jab.#T4#
Xi Jia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh but Singh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xi Jia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xi Jia's sensitive parts.
Xi Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Xi Jia lands a nice looking body shot.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xi Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xi Jia lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh thumps Xi Jia with a low kick.
Xi Jia connects with the punch.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xi Jia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh walks into a left hand.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Xi Jia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Xi Jia misses.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Xi Jia steps away.
Xi Jia missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Xi Jia moved out of range.
Xi Jia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Singh tries to work over Xi Jia's front leg with a kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia needs to keep his hands up - Singh had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xi Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xi Jia is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xi Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xi Jia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Singh throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia blocks a jab.
Xi Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Singh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xi Jia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Xi Jia is wise to it.
Xi Jia lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Singh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xi Jia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xi Jia is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xi Jia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Singh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Singh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xi Jia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xi Jia lands a slapping body shot.
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xi Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Xi Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia connects with a solid leg kick.
Xi Jia throws out a powerful jab.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Xi Jia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Xi Jia finds it's target.
Xi Jia cracks the inside of Singh's front leg. #T4#
Singh throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Singh misses with the body kick#TD#
and Xi Jia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xi Jia is taking a breather. Singh 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.
Xi Jia wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Xi Jia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Xi Jia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Singh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Xi Jia tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xi Jia 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
After winning the bout, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Arshnoor Singh had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Death Squad 305:Page v Marcus
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Shishunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia blocks a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Shishunaga moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shishunaga, right into the meat.
Xi Jia throws a front kick that sends Shishunaga stumbling back into the cage.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Xi Jia lands a leg kick that knocks Shishunaga off balance momentarily.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick that knocks Shishunaga off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shishunaga! But no joy.
Jab from Shishunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Xi Jia thumps Shishunaga with a low kick.#T1#
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Shishunaga moved out of range.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shishunaga at a distance.
Xi Jia tries to land a front kick but Shishunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xi Jia lands a glancing blow to the side of Shishunaga's head.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick #CL#
and Xi Jia counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Shishunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia tried to score with a low kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Xi Jia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia tries to counter with a takedown but Shishunaga is quick to defend against it.
Shishunaga tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia tries to clinch there but Shishunaga circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Xi Jia punishes Shishunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Xi Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Shishunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
A low kick from Xi Jia misses
and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia shoots in but Shishunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shishunaga can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Xi Jia
and Shishunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Shishunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shishunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xi Jia with a body shot.
Xi Jia wants to clinch but Shishunaga slips to the side
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Shishunaga throws a low kick, looking for Xi Jia's leg but Xi Jia calmly moves out of range.
Shishunaga moves away from the strike by Xi Jia.
Shishunaga is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shishunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Xi Jia scores with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shishunaga. Xi Jia shrugs it off though.
Xi Jia throws an off balance right hand
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia throws a poor cross that misses
and Shishunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xi Jia misses with a looping left.
Shishunaga throws a low kick, looking for Xi Jia's leg but Xi Jia calmly moves out of range.
Shishunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a left hand
enabling Shishunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Shishunaga avoids the punch easily.
Xi Jia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shishunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xi Jia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Shishunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.#T4#
Xi Jia loads up on a big right hand but Shishunaga slips the punch.
Shishunaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shishunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shishunaga misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia wants to clinch.
Xi Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Shishunaga.
Xi Jia throws a lazy head kick
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shishunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shishunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shishunaga loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
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 Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
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#
A big left from Shishunaga misses.
Shishunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shishunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Shishunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Shishunaga misses.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Shishunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shishunaga has time to react.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a head kick.
Shishunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia swings widly with a right hand
and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Shishunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
Shishunaga misses with a hook.
Xi Jia is looking to counter the offense by Shishunaga and move into the clinch.
Shishunaga throws a solid leg kick but Xi Jia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shishunaga.
Xi Jia slips a jab from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Shishunaga lands with a nice body punch.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick
and Shishunaga counters with a series of strikes. Xi Jia will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shishunaga.
Shishunaga checks a leg kick.
Shishunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shishunaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Shishunaga moves out of range. #T2#
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Shishunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xi Jia throws out a leg kick but Shishunaga moves out of range and Xi Jia only half commits.
Shishunaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xi Jia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shishunaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xi Jia misses the target.
Xi Jia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Xi Jia digs a good hook to Shishunaga's body.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shishunaga checks it well.
Shishunaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Xi Jia.#T3#
Xi Jia tries to clinch up
and Shishunaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Shishunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Shishunaga moves out of range.
Shishunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia fails to land with a series of punches.
Shishunaga throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Shishunaga checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shishunaga.
A bone on bone clash there as Shishunaga blocks the leg kick.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot that snaps Shishunaga's head back.
#T4#
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Shishunaga.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shishunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shishunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range and Shishunaga settles back down.
Xi Jia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xi Jia throws a shot to the body.
Shishunaga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Xi Jia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shishunaga is looking to control Xi Jia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shishunaga avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shishunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Shishunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shishunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Shishunaga misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Shishunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the strikes.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xi Jia scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xi Jia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shishunaga moves away.
Shishunaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shishunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Xi Jia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shishunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Shishunaga misses.
Xi Jia tries to work over Shishunaga's front leg with a kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Shishunaga.
Xi Jia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xi Jia throws a nice head kick!
Shishunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Xi Jia misses
and Shishunaga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shishunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Shishunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xi Jia scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Shishunaga.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Shishunaga.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Shishunaga misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Xi Jia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shishunaga!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shishunaga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xi Jia throwing shots but Shishunaga is blocking nicely.
Xi Jia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia wants to control but Shishunaga is keeping him busy.
Xi Jia is just content to waste time from the top position. Shishunaga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xi Jia trying to control but Shishunaga is working from the bottom. #T3#
Xi Jia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xi Jia being controlled here momentarily.
Xi Jia sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shishunaga drops his hands momentarily and Xi Jia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xi Jia misses with a hook. Shishunaga ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Shishunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shishunaga avoids the head kick by Xi Jia.
Shishunaga is looking to chop away at Xi Jia's legs.
Xi Jia is looking to counter the offense by Shishunaga and move into the clinch.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shishunaga momentarily.
Shishunaga throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Shishunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a kick to the body.
Shishunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shishunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kang Xi Jia.
Well Xi Jia 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
A relieved looking Kang Xi Jia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UPG 31
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Bishop lands a jab to Xi Jia's midsection.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Xi Jia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range.
Xi Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xi Jia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xi Jia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia pushes Bishop away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike from Xi Jia.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop letting Xi Jia take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xi Jia misses with an elbow strike.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Xi Jia won't allow it.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
#T2#
A short left from Bishop.
Bishop pushes Xi Jia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xi Jia tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xi Jia throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Xi Jia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xi Jia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xi Jia rather than just go for the knockout.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Xi Jia is looking to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Xi Jia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xi Jia dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Xi Jia's head and hops out.
Bishop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Xi Jia.#T4#
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Xi Jia is rocked!
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Xi Jia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Xi Jia seems to have got his legs back now.
Xi Jia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Bishop throws a counter combo.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws the left hand but Xi Jia avoids the punch easily.
Xi Jia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop scores with the left hand. Xi Jia knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xavier Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xi Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop wants to counter with a clinch but Xi Jia pushes him away.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a push kick but Xi Jia slaps the foot to one side.
Xi Jia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xi Jia with a body shot.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia tried to score with a low kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop throws the left hand but Xi Jia avoids the punch easily.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Bishop motions for Xi Jia to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Xi Jia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xi Jia stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xi Jia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Xi Jia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop thows a body kick. Xi Jia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Bishop blocks the low kick.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop works Xi Jia's body with a nice hook.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Xi Jia wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down. #T3#
Xi Jia misses with a leg kick
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xi Jia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Xi Jia's shoulder, as Xi Jia tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Xi Jia moves to clinch but Bishop breaks away
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xi Jia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Xi Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scores with a nice strike.
Xi Jia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Xi Jia misses the target.
Bishop tries a quick counter leg kick but Xi Jia is wise to it.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Xi Jia tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Xi Jia persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop flicks out a counter leg kick but Xi Jia steps away.
Xi Jia darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xi Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop cracks the inside of Xi Jia's front leg.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Xi Jia misses with a left hand
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xi Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xi Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Xi Jia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Xi Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Xi Jia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Xi Jia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Xi Jia ducks down to avoid it.
Xi Jia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Xi Jia finds it's target.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop cracks Xi Jia with an open hand slap.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.#T3#
Xi Jia lands an overhand right.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop throws the left hand but Xi Jia avoids the punch easily.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Bishop drops Xi Jia with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Xi Jia! Bishop dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bishop!
Our winner, Xavier Bishop, 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.
In defeat, Kang Xi Jia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
UPG 29
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawajiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kawajiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xi Jia throws a sloppy head kick
and Kawajiri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia throws a one two combo.
A good leg kick by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xi Jia.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Xi Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xi Jia misses with a kick to the body.
Xi Jia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawajiri.
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!
Xi Jia cracks Kawajiri with an open hand slap.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up but Kawajiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xi Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawajiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Kawajiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Xi Jia should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Kawajiri digs a good body shot into Xi Jia's ribs.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kawajiri throws a front kick that sends Xi Jia stumbling back into the cage.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xi Jia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawajiri walks into a left hand.
Xi Jia lands a head shot.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xi Jia, right into the meat.
Kawajiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia throws a chopping leg kick but Kawajiri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xi Jia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kawajiri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xi Jia jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia cracks Kawajiri with an open hand slap.
Kawajiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawajiri throws a low kick but Xi Jia avoids it.
Kawajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Kawajiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawajiri as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Xi Jia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xi Jia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia throws an off balance right hand
and Kawajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawajiri cracks a nice hook into Xi Jia's ribs.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawajiri at a distance.
Xi Jia blocks a jab.
Kawajiri connects with a crisp jab.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia lands the left hand.
Xi Jia doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawajiri circles away.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
Kawajiri blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range.
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Xi Jia throws a low kick, looking for Kawajiri's leg but Kawajiri calmly moves out of range.
Xi Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Xi Jia closes the distance and clinches.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Xi Jia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch.
Kawajiri lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Xi Jia.
Kawajiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kawajiri drops his hands momentarily and Xi Jia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xi Jia works Kawajiri's body with a nice hook.
Xi Jia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xi Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Good shot there by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Xi Jia thumps Kawajiri with a low kick.
Xi Jia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xi Jia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawajiri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xi Jia. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Xi Jia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kawajiri on his heels. He'll look to pass Kawajiri's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Kawajiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Xi Jia has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kawajiri fails to land. #T1#
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawajiri controls his hands.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
Kawajiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawajiri gets through Xi Jia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawajiri takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Tatsuya Kawajiri has been cut.
Xi Jia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xi Jia lands a nice elbow.
Kawajiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xi Jia lands a body shot.
Xi Jia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawajiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xi Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri tries to work over Xi Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kawajiri as the two fighters clinch.
Kawajiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Kawajiri controls the action.
Xi Jia digs a right hand into Kawajiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kawajiri's gas tank.
A short right from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside.
Kawajiri tries to work over Xi Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xi Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia works on Kawajiri's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
Kawajiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
Xi Jia lands a left hand.
Xi Jia lands a nice elbow.
Xi Jia digs a right hand into Kawajiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kawajiri's gas tank.
Kawajiri misses with a punch to the body.
Xi Jia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#
Kawajiri is rocked!#BC#
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawajiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Xi Jia finish him?
A leg kick checked by Xi Jia.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xi Jia, right into the meat.
Kawajiri walks into a jab.
Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
Kawajiri is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xi Jia. Kawajiri shrugs it off though.
Kawajiri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawajiri there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawajiri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kawajiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Xi Jia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xi Jia jabs at Kawajiri's body.
Kawajiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands a nice hook to Xi Jia's body. Xi Jia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Xi Jia. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Xi Jia shoots in and gets a takedown into Kawajiri's guard.
Kawajiri is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Xi Jia dives into side control.
#REVB#
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajiri keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kawajiri's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kawajiri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia misses with a two punch combination.
Kawajiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xi Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawajiri checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Xi Jia has closed the distance and engaged Kawajiri in a clinch.
Kang Xi Jia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kawajiri.
Xi Jia lands with a left to the head.
Kawajiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawajiri tries a body shot but Xi Jia blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kawajiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Xi Jia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia digs a right hand underneath Kawajiri's ribcage. Kawajiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xi Jia throws an elbow that misses.
Xi Jia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Xi Jia - that landed with a thud.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia stalling the fight.
Kawajiri blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xi Jia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xi Jia lands an elbow that stopped Kawajiri in his tracks for a moment.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Jia tries to work over Kawajiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawajiri can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajiri. #T4#
Kawajiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawajiri.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawajiri or not.
Kawajiri can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
Kawajiri lands with a left to the head.
Kawajiri can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Kawajiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xi Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kang Xi Jia.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xi Jia, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
Kang Xi Jia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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UPG 26
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Xi Jia takes a swing at Urai's ribcage but misses.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
Xi Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urai.
Urai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Urai connects with a single shot there.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Urai moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Xi Jia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urai checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia scores with a jab. Urai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urai cracks the inside of Xi Jia's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Urai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
A big right from Xi Jia misses. #T1#
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urai tries a head kick but it misses.
As Urai looks to move away, Xi Jia throws a big counter combo but Urai just gets out of the way.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urai is looking for the big counter here.
Urai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xi Jia's sensitive parts.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the head.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
A big right from Urai misses.
Xi Jia misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Urai misses.
Urai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urai throws a series of punches but Xi Jia avoids them all with ease.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urai.
Urai avoids a kick to the body.
Urai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xi Jia lands the left hand.#T2#
Urai tries to bum rush Xi Jia with a series of wild strikes but Xi Jia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xi Jia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Urai manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia scores with a head kick. Urai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Urai just misses with a punch to the body.
Xi Jia loads up on a big right hand but Urai slips the punch.
Urai moves out of range as Xi Jia strikes.
Urai throws a poor cross that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Urai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia is looking to land body kicks.
Xi Jia misses with a hook.
Xi Jia lands with a hook. Urai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xi Jia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xi Jia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Xi Jia clinches up with Urai and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Urai fails to land.
Urai struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
#T3#
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Urai controls the action.
Urai misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xi Jia.
Urai takes a shot to the head.
Urai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xi Jia gets through Urai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Xi Jia.
Urai tries to pull guard but Xi Jia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Urai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Xi Jia connects with a knee to the head.
Xi Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
Xi Jia cracks Urai with a nice body shot.
Xi Jia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urai lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xi Jia avoids it.
Xi Jia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urai misses with the head strike.
Xi Jia lands a body punch.
Xi Jia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Urai's efforts to push away.
Xi Jia blocks an elbow strike from Urai.
Urai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Urai blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xi Jia.
Urai missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the head but Urai blocks with his arms.
Xi Jia lands a nice elbow.
Urai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xi Jia avoids it.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urai is working for takedown but Xi Jia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Urai tries to land knees in the clinch but Xi Jia avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai'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#
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Urai looks to move away, Xi Jia throws a big counter combo but Urai just gets out of the way.
Urai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Urai.
Xi Jia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urai.
Urai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xi Jia misses with a hook.
Urai ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Nice jab there from Xi Jia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xi Jia. That's going to slow Urai down.
Urai avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Urai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Urai scores with a spinning back kick!
Urai missing with a left hand there. Xi Jia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xi Jia, as that shot connected.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Urai closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Urai is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Urai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xi Jia throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Urai counters by moving into the clinch.
Urai missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Urai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xi Jia prevents Urai from breaking the clinch.
Xi Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xi Jia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urai can do to turn this around?#T2#
Xi Jia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urai is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia is controlling him.
Xi Jia managing to block the knees to the body from Urai.
Urai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Urai.
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!
Urai scores a nice knee to the body.
Kang Xi Jia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xi Jia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xi Jia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urai is defending well for now.
Urai pushes off an throws an elbow but Xi Jia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Xi Jia.
Urai scores with a shot to the side of Xi Jia's head.
Urai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Xi Jia.
Urai taking a breather.
Urai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Xi Jia.
#T3#
Urai takes a shot to the head.
Urai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urai blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Urai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xi Jia's brow.
Urai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Urai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xi Jia is defending well for now.
Urai presses Xi Jia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xi Jia lands a knee to the body.
Urai landing knees to the body.
Urai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body.
Urai lands a shoulder strike.
Urai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but Urai avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage.
Urai tries for a takedown but Xi Jia manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Urai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia avoids a wild elbow strike from Urai.
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!
Xi Jia stalling.
Urai throws an elbow but it misses.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Urai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Urai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xi Jia's brow.
Xi Jia with a knee to the head.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but Urai avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage. #BC2#
Urai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Urai backs up against the cage.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Urai misses with a straight right.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urai manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Urai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Urai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xi Jia.
Urai throws a counter combo.
Urai throws a chopping leg kick but Xi Jia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xi Jia.
Urai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xi Jia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urai. Urai obviously looking to wear him down.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Urai throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Xi Jia as Urai shoots in.
Xi Jia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urai is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Xi Jia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Urai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
Urai misses with a hook
and Urai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Urai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xi Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Urai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xi Jia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scores with a leg kick.
Urai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xi Jia.
Urai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xi Jia with a body shot.
Urai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xi Jia.
A big right from Xi Jia misses.
Urai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xi Jia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xi Jia scores with a body shot.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Xi Jia looks to throw the jab but Urai is out of range.
Urai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xi Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Urai lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Xi Jia misses.
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia connects with an inside leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Urai pushes Xi Jia away with a front kick.
Urai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia lands an overhand right.#T3#
Xi Jia walks into a jab.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urai at a distance.
Urai connects with a leg kick. Xi Jia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Urai tries to land a front kick but Xi Jia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Urai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urai misses the jab.
Xi Jia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xi Jia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia delivers a nice body kick.
Urai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xi Jia scores with a body shot.
Xi Jia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Xi Jia.
Urai throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Xi Jia drives through and clinches with Urai against the cage.
Xi Jia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urai misses with an elbow strike.
Xi Jia digs a right hand underneath Urai's ribcage. Urai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urai swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Urai missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xi Jia 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
After winning the bout, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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