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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Zhixuan doesn't manage to clinch there - Codswallop The Third circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhixuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Codswallop The Third blocking some punches.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Codswallop The Third controls his hands.
Zhixuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Codswallop The Third backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhixuan tries to work over Codswallop The Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Codswallop The Third blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
Codswallop The Third blocking some punches.
#T1#
Codswallop The Third is leaning against Zhixuan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
Codswallop The Third blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Codswallop The Third controls the action.
Codswallop The Third has had enough of the clinch but Zhixuan keeps him there for the moment.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Codswallop The Third avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Zhixuan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Codswallop The Third backwards.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Codswallop The Third avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Codswallop The Third.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhixuan.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Zhixuan.
Codswallop The Third looks winded!
Zhixuan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Codswallop The Third blocks it.
Zhixuan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhixuan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Codswallop The Third.
Zhixuan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zhixuan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Codswallop The Third is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhixuan has double underhooks.
Zhixuan scores with an uppercut up 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!
Zhixuan works on Codswallop The Third's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhixuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhixuan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Codswallop The Third backwards.
Codswallop The Third should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Codswallop The Third's elbow.
Zhixuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Zhixuan misses with the head strike.
Zhixuan stalls.
Zhixuan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Codswallop The Third controls his hands.
Zhixuan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Codswallop The Third.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Codswallop The Third.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Codswallop The Third.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Codswallop The Third prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Codswallop The Third looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Codswallop The Third is trying to force a seperation but Zhixuan has the dominant position.
Codswallop The Third looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Codswallop The Third wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zhixuan lands an uppercut.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Codswallop The Third avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhixuan.
Codswallop The Third looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Codswallop The Third working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tian Zhixuan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhixuan tries to work over Codswallop The Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhixuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhixuan.
Codswallop The Third is trying to break the clinch but Zhixuan has him pressed against the cage.
Codswallop The Third wants to break the clinch but can't.
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Codswallop The Third blocks it.
Zhixuan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Codswallop The Third or not.
A body shot lands from Zhixuan.
Codswallop The Third is breathing heavily.
Zhixuan gets through Codswallop The Third's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan tries to work over Codswallop The Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Zhixuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Codswallop The Third avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Codswallop The Third blocks an uppercut.
Zhixuan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhixuan misses with the head strike.
Zhixuan lands a shoulder strike.
Zhixuan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Codswallop The Third can do to turn this around?
Codswallop The Third blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan throws a punch but it's blocked by Codswallop The Third.
Zhixuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Codswallop The Third controls his hands.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Codswallop The Third avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan tries to work over Codswallop The Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhixuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Codswallop The Thirds head.
A short uppercut from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Zhixuan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Codswallop The Third.
A bit of stalling here from Zhixuan.
Codswallop The Third is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhixuan has double underhooks.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Codswallop The Third blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Codswallop The Third controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Zhixuan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhixuan lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Codswallop The Third is rocked!
Zhixuan lands a right hand.
Codswallop The Third is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhixuan finish him?
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Zhixuan lands with a light punch inside.
Zhixuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Codswallop The Third uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Codswallop The Third.
A right hand to the body from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan mutters something to Codswallop The Third before pushing him back against the cage. As Codswallop The Third comes back towards him, Zhixuan unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Codswallop The Third clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tian Zhixuan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Zhixuan throws a looping overhand right but Warrior ducks down to avoid it.
Zhixuan wants to clinch but Warrior slips to the side
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Warrior swings for the body but Zhixuan moves out of range.
Warrior throws a hook but Zhixuan avoids it easily.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warrior manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zhixuan has Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
#KD#
Zhixuan drops Warrior onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Warrior is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Warrior is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
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!#KD#
Zhixuan drops Warrior onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Warrior is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhixuan finish him?
Warrior misses with a body punch.
Zhixuan throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Warrior misses with a body punch.
Zhixuan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Warrior's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Warrior drops to his knees and Zhixuan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tian Zhixuan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Haley swinging wildly here.
Zhixuan swings for the body but Haley moves out of range.
As Zhixuan looks to move away, Haley throws a big counter combo but Zhixuan just gets out of the way.
Haley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Zhixuan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zhixuan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haley is trying to pull guard but Zhixuan has him pressed against the cage.
Zhixuan lands with a short shot to the head.
Haley is looking to control Zhixuan's arms but Zhixuan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haley has his back to the cage.
Zhixuan scores with a shoulder strike.
Haley letting Zhixuan take a breather here.
Zhixuan keeps control of Haley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhixuan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Zhixuan.
Haley is breathing heavily.
Haley blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhixuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhixuan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Haley controls the action.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Zhixuan.
Zhixuan lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zhixuan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan cracks Haley with a nice body shot.
Zhixuan lands an uppercut.
Zhixuan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Haley with a big uppercut! Haley tries to clinch up but Zhixuan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Haley to the mat! Haley covers up and Zhixuan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tian Zhixuan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Loveridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhixuan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Loveridge manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loveridge misses with a body shot
and Zhixuan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhixuan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhixuan throws the left hand but Loveridge avoids the punch easily.
Loveridge throws a hook but Zhixuan blocks it.
Zhixuan tries to clinch
letting Loveridge counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge scores with a jab to the body.
Zhixuan dodges the punch combination from Loveridge.
As Loveridge tries to get set, Zhixuan tries to push him back and clinch up but Loveridge manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Loveridge throws a nice looking combination but Zhixuan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loveridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhixuan dodges the punch combination from Loveridge.
No luck for Loveridge with that takedown attempt.
Zhixuan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tian Zhixuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loveridge cracks Zhixuan with an open hand slap.#T2#
A punch combination from Loveridge misses.
As Loveridge tries to get set, Zhixuan tries to push him back and clinch up but Loveridge manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Zhixuan.
Zhixuan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Loveridge throws a lazy right hand but Zhixuan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loveridge works the jab nicely.
Loveridge misses with a left hand
and Zhixuan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loveridge scores with a jab to the head.
Zhixuan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Loveridge misses the jab.
Loveridge misses with a straight right.
Zhixuan misses with a looping left.
Loveridge misses with a looping left.
Zhixuan looks to throw the jab but Loveridge is out of range.
Zhixuan misses the body punch
and Loveridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Zhixuan takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveridge wants to break free but Zhixuan has control.
Zhixuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands a hook that snaps the head of Loveridge backwards.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveridge has a couple of punches blocked by Zhixuan.
Loveridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loveridge digs a right hand into Zhixuan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhixuan's gas tank.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Loveridge controls his hands.
Loveridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhixuan.
Loveridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhixuan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhixuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Zhixuan.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveridge's elbow.
Zhixuan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamlet Loveridge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Loveridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Loveridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loveridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveridge loads up on a big right hand but Zhixuan slips the punch.
Loveridge connects with a jab.#CL#
Zhixuan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Loveridge.
Loveridge can't break the clinch.
Zhixuan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Loveridge blocks it.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Loveridge controls the action.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan keeps control of Loveridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Loveridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhixuan tries to stall but Loveridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhixuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loveridge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhixuan has him pressed against the cage.
Zhixuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loveridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loveridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tian Zhixuan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhixuan.
Loveridge is breathing heavily.
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Loveridge blocks it.
Loveridge blocking some punches.
Zhixuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhixuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Loveridge controls the action.
A short right from Zhixuan on the inside.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveridge's elbow.
Zhixuan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Loveridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan digs a right hand underneath Loveridge's ribcage. Loveridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhixuan is leaning against Loveridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Loveridge prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhixuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Loveridge avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loveridge backwards.
Zhixuan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loveridge.
Zhixuan lands with a left to the head.
Zhixuan lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Loveridge is rocked!
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhixuan finish him?
Zhixuan digs a right hand underneath Loveridge's ribcage. Loveridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loveridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhixuan lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Zhixuan drops Loveridge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Loveridge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zhixuan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Loveridge with a big uppercut! Loveridge tries to clinch up but Zhixuan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Loveridge to the mat! Loveridge covers up and Zhixuan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tian Zhixuan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Zhixuan moves out of range as Baba strikes.
Zhixuan keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhixuan lands a glancing blow to the side of Baba's head.
Zhixuan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Zhixuan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhixuan throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Zhixuan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Tian Zhixuan has been cut.
Zhixuan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhixuan! But no joy.
Baba wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Baba clinches.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Zhixuan gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands a nice uppercut.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
A short uppercut from Baba.
Baba prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Baba.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan misses with the head strike.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Baba.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Zhixuan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhixuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Zhixuan.
#T3#
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zhixuan fails to land.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhixuan's elbow.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands a body punch.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan misses with some punches.
Zhixuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan takes a shot to the head.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A hook to the body from Baba.
Zhixuan looks winded!
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhixuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba misses with the head strike.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Zhixuan throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands an uppercut.
A short left from Baba.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tian Zhixuan'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.
#R2##CL#
Baba moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Zhixuan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhixuan.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhixuan can do to turn this around?
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Zhixuan gets underhooks to prevent Baba's takedown attempt.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Baba.
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan is breathing heavily.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Zhixuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba cracks Zhixuan with a nice body shot.
Zhixuan prevents a body shot from Baba. #BC#
Baba manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Baba lands a big uppercut and Zhixuan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zhixuan looks OK. Baba waves Zhixuan back to his feet!
Baba tries to clinch but Zhixuan is having none of it.
Thomas Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Baba clinches up with Zhixuan and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhixuan.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baba lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baba.
A right handed body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Baba.
Baba misses with some punches.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Baba.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba is working Zhixuan over against the cage.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba lands with a light punch 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!
Baba is trying to drag Zhixuan to the mat but Zhixuan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Zhixuan blocking some punches.
Zhixuan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas Baba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Baba tries to work over Zhixuan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tian Zhixuan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baba scores with a jab. Zhixuan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baba tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhixuan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhixuan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baba with a body shot.
Baba lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Baba drops Zhixuan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhixuan looks back up at him and smiles so Baba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Zhixuan is rocked!#CL#
Baba rushes Zhixuan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhixuan prevents a body shot from Baba.
Zhixuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Zhixuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhixuan tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
Baba blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhixuans head.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhixuan.
Baba prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Baba gets through Zhixuan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Baba lands a nice uppercut.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhixuan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Zhixuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhixuan seems to have recovered his senses.
Baba works on Zhixuan's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Baba.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba is leaning against Zhixuan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba is working Zhixuan over against the cage.
Baba presses Zhixuan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba. #T3#
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhixuan.
Baba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhixuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Baba.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
Thomas Baba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Zhixuan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhixuan prevents a body shot from Baba.
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
#T4#
Zhixuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba lands a left hand.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhixuan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Tian Zhixuan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baba 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Baba!
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