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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Shawshank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Zhang Xiao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhang Xiao controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shawshank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao trying to control but Shawshank is working from the bottom.
Shawshank looking to control.
#T1#
Zhang Xiao is stalling in the full guard.
Shawshank trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Shawshank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhang Xiao defends it easily.
Zhang Xiao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zhang Xiao postures up.
#T2#
Zhang Xiao looking to sit in guard and control but Shawshank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shawshank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shawshank preventing the sweep.
Shawshank trying to control but Zhang Xiao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shawshank is pushing down on Zhang Xiao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zhang Xiao is fighting to maintain full guard but Shawshank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shawshank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shawshank has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Girl look at this body. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shawshank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Zhang Xiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shawshank.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shawshank is trying to control the action in half guard but Zhang Xiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shawshank moves into full mount! Zhang Xiao won't be happy about that!
Zhang Xiao is looking to get to half guard.
Shawshank lands a big shot there that rocks Zhang Xiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shawshank avoids the attempt from Zhang Xiao to control.
Zhang Xiao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Zhang Xiao tries to hold on but Shawshank pushes him away.
Shawshank with shots to the head and body - Zhang Xiao looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Shawshank has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Zhang Xiao is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raven Shawshank!
During a confident post fight interview, Raven Shawshank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tollett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhang Xiao.
Zhang Xiao tries to clinch but Tollett is having none of it.
Tollett shoots in but Zhang Xiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhang Xiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhang Xiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tollett lands a body shot.
Zhang Xiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tollett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhang Xiao somewhat.
Zhang Xiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tollett throws a sloppy head kick and Zhang Xiao moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao shoots in and drives through. Tollett sprawls well.
Eddison Tollett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Zhang Xiao.
Tollett misses with a body kick.
Zhang Xiao throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhang Xiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Zhang Xiao tries to get set, Tollett tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhang Xiao manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Tollett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zhang Xiao's guard.#T1#
Zhang Xiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tollett wants to control from the top but Zhang Xiao keeps moving.
Zhang Xiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Tollett content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhang Xiao controls Tollett momentarily but Tollett frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhang Xiao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Zhang Xiao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tollett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhang Xiao wants to clinch.
Zhang Xiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tollett shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Tollett swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhang Xiao.
Tollett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown but Tollett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Zhang Xiao has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zhang Xiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tollett wants a takedown but no success here.
Zhang Xiao is trying to push Tollett away but Tollett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tollett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zhang Xiao jumps guard but Tollett stands there with Zhang Xiao around his waist. Zhang Xiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Tollett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Xiao moves in looking to clinch but Tollett pushes him off.
Tollett dives in and grabs Zhang Xiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhang Xiao pushes down on Tollett's head and hops out.#T4#
Zhang Xiao is looking to clinch.
Tollett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhang Xiao stuffs the takedown.
Tollett has a takedown stuffed.
Zhang Xiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Tollett thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Zhang Xiao darts in and clinches Tollett up against the cage.
Zhang Xiao tries to break free but Tollett pushes him back against the cage.
Tollett is working for takedown but Zhang Xiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tollett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhang Xiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tollett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zhang Xiao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhang Xiao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tollett to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddison Tollett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tollett 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. #CL2#
Zhang Xiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tollett tries for a takedown but Zhang Xiao manages to get underhooks.
Zhang Xiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Tollett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tollett scores with a nice head shot.
Eddison Tollett is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhang Xiao fails to land the takedown.
Tollett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Tollett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zhang Xiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao is trying to break free.#TD#
Tollett gets control of Zhang Xiao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tollett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tollett looking to control.
Zhang Xiao trying to control but Tollett is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tollett keeping full guard, as Zhang Xiao tries to pass.
Tollett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tollett tries to get out of the position.
Zhang Xiao wants to stand but Tollett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zhang Xiao stopping the sweep attempt from Tollett.
Zhang Xiao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tollett is trying to control the position but Zhang Xiao postures up.
Tollett trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhang Xiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Tollett.
Zhang Xiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhang Xiao tries to clinch up but Tollett circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhang Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Tollett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tollett is looking for a counter combo.
Eddison Tollett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang Xiao stuffs the takedown.
Zhang Xiao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tollett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eddison Tollett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Zhang Xiao.
Zhang Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tollett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tollett clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tollett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tollett rushes Zhang Xiao and presses him up against the cage.
Zhang Xiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhang Xiao wants to stall.
Tollett taking a breather.#T3#
Zhang Xiao pushes Tollett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhang Xiao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhang Xiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zhang Xiao tries to circle away but Tollett has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Tollett decides to pull guard.
Tollett keeping moving, preventing Zhang Xiao from controlling successfully.
Zhang Xiao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhang Xiao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Zhang Xiao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tollett dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Tollett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhang Xiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tollett is fighting to break Zhang Xiao's control of his arms but Zhang Xiao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zhang Xiao keeping moving, preventing Tollett from controlling successfully.
Zhang Xiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tollett is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tollett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddison Tollett dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zhang Xiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tollett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tollett sprawls well. Tollett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhang Xiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhang Xiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tollett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddison Tollett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Zhang Xiao.#CL#
Tollett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhang Xiao fails to pull guard.
Zhang Xiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Tollett breaks from the clinch.
Zhang Xiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tollett's waist but Tollett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhang Xiao off to one side. #CL#
Tollett moves into range and clinches up with Zhang Xiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tollett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhang Xiao misses with a takedown attempt - Tollett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhang Xiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tollett circles away.
Zhang Xiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tollett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##CL#
Tollett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang Xiao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tollett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tollett throws a leg kick but Zhang Xiao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tollett tries for a takedown but Zhang Xiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tollett has a takedown stuffed.
Zhang Xiao shoots for a takedown but Tollett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang Xiao wants to clinch
and Tollett counters with a three punch combo that has Zhang Xiao backing up. Zhang Xiao nods at Tollett to acknowledge the strikes.
Tollett dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhang Xiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zhang Xiao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zhang Xiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Tollett sprawls well. He's pushed Zhang Xiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tollett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Tollett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tollett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zhang Xiao tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tollett looking to control but Zhang Xiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tollett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tollett looking to control but Zhang Xiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zhang Xiao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tollett controlling from mount.
Zhang Xiao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tollett.
#T3#
Zhang Xiao gets back to half guard.
Tollett wants to pass to mount but Zhang Xiao is defending the position. #SU#
Tollett gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tollett fails to land the takedown.
Tollett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Zhang Xiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tollett blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Zhang Xiao fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Tollett breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tollett.
Zhang Xiao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tollett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhang Xiao defends well and Tollett ends up having to push Zhang Xiao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tollett wants to clinch up but Zhang Xiao keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zhang Xiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhang Xiao being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Tollett breaks from the clinch.
Zhang Xiao tries to clinch but Tollett moves out of range.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddison Tollett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tollett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhang Xiao's waist but Zhang Xiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tollett off to one side.
Zhang Xiao only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Tollett pushes Zhang Xiao up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddison Tollett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tollett 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddison Tollett!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Zhang Xiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Zhang Xiao's leg but Zhang Xiao calmly moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhang Xiao.#CL#
Zhang Xiao closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Zhang Xiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhang Xiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Zhang Xiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Zhang Xiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Zhang Xiao gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhang Xiao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhang Xiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhang Xiao tries to get out of the position.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhang Xiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhang Xiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zhang Xiao fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhang Xiao blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Zhang Xiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang Xiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zhang Xiao moves out of range.
Zhang Xiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhang Xiao swivels and escapes.
Zhang Xiao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nelson defends well and Zhang Xiao ends up having to push Nelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhang Xiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Zhang Xiao has a takedown stuffed.
Alec Zhang Xiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhang Xiao is breathing heavily.
Zhang Xiao shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Nelson darts in and clinches Zhang Xiao up against the cage.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhang Xiao as he avoids it easily.
Zhang Xiao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhang Xiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zhang Xiao trying to control but Nelson postures up.
#SUB#
Zhang Xiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhang Xiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zhang Xiao wants to get back to full guard but Nelson has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Nelson 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#
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhang Xiao is looking to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Zhang Xiao shakes it off.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Zhang Xiao keeps it at a distance.
Zhang Xiao appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Zhang Xiao moves into the clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Zhang Xiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Zhang Xiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang Xiao can't get the takedown.
Zhang Xiao stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nelson.#BC#
Zhang Xiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Zhang Xiao sprawls well.#T1#
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Zhang Xiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eddie Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhang Xiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Zhang Xiao moves out of range easily.
Zhang Xiao is looking for a counter combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhang Xiao.
Zhang Xiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhang Xiao is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Zhang Xiao moves out of range.
Zhang Xiao shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhang Xiao misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Zhang Xiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Zhang Xiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Alec Zhang Xiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang Xiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhang Xiao off to one side.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhang Xiao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhang Xiao's hands.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Zhang Xiao pushes him off.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhang Xiao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang Xiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhang Xiao circles away.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhang Xiao tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhang Xiao to the ground. Zhang Xiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhang Xiao shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Zhang Xiao has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Zhang Xiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Zhang Xiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhang Xiao avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##CL#
Zhang Xiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Xiao shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhang Xiao defends it well.
Zhang Xiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Zhang Xiao clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang Xiao jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Zhang Xiao around his waist. Zhang Xiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson tries to stall but Zhang Xiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Zhang Xiao 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Zhang Xiao gets a clinch.
Zhang Xiao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Zhang Xiao's head but Zhang Xiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhang Xiao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhang Xiao is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Zhang Xiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Zhang Xiao, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Zhang Xiao against the cage but Zhang Xiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao scores with a leg kick.
Zhang Xiao shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhang Xiao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhang Xiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhang Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Nelson tries to pull guard but Zhang Xiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Zhang Xiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhang Xiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Zhang Xiao manages to break the clinch.
Zhang Xiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Zhang Xiao moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.#BC#
Zhang Xiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhang Xiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Zhang Xiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Zhang Xiao clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Zhang Xiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Zhang Xiao breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Zhang Xiao sees coming a mile off.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhang Xiao. Zhang Xiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhang Xiao pinned against the cage. Zhang Xiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhang Xiao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Zhang Xiao's takedown attempt.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhang Xiao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhang Xiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zhang Xiao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Zhang Xiao won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhang Xiao to keep the fight standing.
Nelson avoiding damage as Zhang Xiao throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Zhang Xiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang Xiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zhang Xiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhang Xiao off to one side. #CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Zhang Xiao manages to break the clinch.
Zhang Xiao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhang Xiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhang Xiao shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhang Xiao but Zhang Xiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhang Xiao swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson 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 for Eddie Nelson!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Eddie Nelson!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Eddie Nelson!
Eddie Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
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