Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 51 - Heights vs Jahouli
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Qiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Large at a distance.
Large throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Large ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Large with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Qiang looks winded!
Qiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Large makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Large lands a big uppercut and Qiang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Qiang looks OK. Large waves Qiang back to his feet!#ROC#Qiang is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Large drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Qiang's head, knocking him out cold! Large is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Large!

Event: HFC 45 - All Hallow's Bash
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugbergsson misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Qiang cracks Hugbergsson with a good jab.
Hugbergsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hugbergsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hugbergsson is in Qiang's guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hugbergsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qiang is keeping the position for now.
Hugbergsson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hugbergsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Qiang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugbergsson wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Qiang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugbergsson's guard. #REVB#
Qiang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qiang looking to sit in guard and control but Hugbergsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hugbergsson looking to pass the guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom. #T2#
Qiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hugbergsson advances position into side control!
Qiang is looking to regain half guard here but Hugbergsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hugbergsson trying to control the action but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Qiang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugbergsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Hugbergsson wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
Qiang is trying to improve his position.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qiang keeps working. #SUB#
Hugbergsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qiang, who protects the arm well.
Qiang is trying to control Hugbergsson's posture but Hugbergsson avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Qiang regains half guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control from half guard but Qiang is working away. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.
Qiang 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.
Hugbergsson moves into full mount! Qiang won't be happy about that!
Hugbergsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang regains half guard.
Qiang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haki Hugbergsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Qiang throws a series of punches but Hugbergsson avoids them all with ease.
Hugbergsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Qiang does no damage.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Hugbergsson off the cage and back into range.
Hugbergsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Haki Hugbergsson has been cut.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Hugbergsson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haki Hugbergsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Qiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hugbergsson sprawling to the canvas! Hugbergsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Qiang finish him?! #ROC2#Hugbergsson is rocked!#T1#
Hugbergsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Qiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang cracks Hugbergsson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Qiang!
A very excited looking Li Qiang 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.

Event: HFC 32 - Red Eagle vs Slugs
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Qiang misses with a body punch
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang connects with a body shot that sends Maki's belly button to the back.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Maki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qiang fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Maki lands a big right hand that sends Qiang crashing to the mat! Maki stays standing though and waves Qiang back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Qiang throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Qiang scores with a hook to the body. Maki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Maki works Qiang's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Qiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qiang looks winded!
A punch lands to the side of Qiang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maki measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Qiang! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jore Maki!

Event: HFC 26 - Independence Day
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Billy flicks out a counter leg kick but Qiang steps away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Billy. Qiang shrugs it off though.
Billy misses with a double jab.
Qiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billy ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
A countering left hand to the body from Billy misses.#TD#
Billy tries to sprawl but Qiang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Qiang throwing shots but Billy is blocking nicely.
Billy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qiang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang working over Billy with some ground and pound. Billy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Qiang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qiang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billy defending well though. #T1#
Qiang working Billy over with strikes.
Qiang not doing much here.
Qiang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Billy is in trouble now - Qiang has advanced to mount!
Qiang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Qiang throwing strikes here but Billy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Qiang throwing strikes here but Billy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Qiang throws some wild stikes that Billy manages to avoid easily.
Qiang landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#It looks like Blinky Billy has been cut.
Qiang working Billy over with strikes here. #CUT#The cut above Blinky Billy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blinky Billy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Li Qiang!
Li Qiang opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang feints the counter takedown.
Qiang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gold defends well and Qiang ends up having to push Gold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Qiang circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gold drives through and clinches with Qiang against the cage.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Qiang's ribcage. Qiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qiang blocks the elbow strike.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Gold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Qiang up against the cage.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Qiang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qiang.
As Gold backs off Qiang throws a huge counter combo but Gold manages to avoid it all.
Gold lands a nice looking body shot.

Gold moves into range and clinches up with Qiang.
Gold cracks Qiang with a nice body shot.
Qiang blocks the elbow strike.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Gold.
Qiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Gold is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Gold pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang looks winded!
Gold just leaning against Qiang, taking a breather.
Gold is leaning against Qiang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gold.
A right hand to the body from Gold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Good body shot from Gold.
A bit of stalling here from Gold.
Qiang tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold working Qiang over with knees to the body.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Gold tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Qiang is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Qiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Gold - that landed with a thud.
Qiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Gold.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Gold drops Qiang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Qiang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold throws a big uppercut that drops Qiang! More strikes from Gold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Qiang lies dazed against the cage as Gold celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthaus Gold!
An out of breath Matthaus Gold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020

#R1#
Falcon throws a right hand that misses
and Qiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Falcon rushes Qiang and presses him up against the cage.
Falcon is stalling here.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcon tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Qiang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Qiang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Qiang working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Falcon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Falcon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Qiang.
Falcon keeping full guard, as Qiang tries to pass.
Qiang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Falcon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Qiang has passed into side control.
Qiang takes a little break here. Falcon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Falcon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Qiang off and has taken his back!
Falcon scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Qiang tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon wants to control the position but Qiang frees himself and scrambles - Falcon manages to regain control in side control.
Falcon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Falcon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Qiang is trying to get back to half guard.
Qiang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falcon.
Qiang is not content to let Falcon control the position.
Falcon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Qiang tries to improve position but can't.
Falcon throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Qiang works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Qiang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Falcon throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Qiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qiang is controlling Falcon's posture.#SUB#
Qiang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Qiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.
Falcon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Falcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Qiang trying to control the position. #SUB#
Falcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qiang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Qiang controls Falcon momentarily but Falcon frees himself.
Falcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Qiang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.
Falcon working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Falcon trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Falcon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Falcon works the jab nicely.
Qiang slips a jab from Falcon.
It looked like Qiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Falcon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Qiang quickly recovers to half guard.
Falcon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qiang!
Qiang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Falcon breaks from Qiang's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Qiang is rocked!
Falcon working Qiang over with strikes here.
Oh Qiang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Falcon! Qiang is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Falcon!

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Motts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Qiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a right hand to the body.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Motts.#CL#
Motts moves into the clinch.
Motts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Motts. #KD#
Motts drops Qiang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Qiang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Qiang is rocked!
Qiang looks winded!
A hook to the body from Motts.
Qiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Motts mutters something to Qiang before pushing him back against the cage. As Qiang comes back towards him, Motts unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Qiang clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Motts!
Jeremy Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kessler with a body shot.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiang manages to avoid it.
Kessler lands with a shot to the body.
Lucien Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kessler is looking to wear down Qiang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kessler misses with a body shot
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Qiang misses with a series of wild punches.
Kessler swings for the body but Qiang moves out of range.
Kessler throws a body punch but Qiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Qiang.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Kessler has been cut.
Kessler slips under a jab.
Kessler moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Qiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Kessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang.
Qiang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kessler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessler connects with a body shot that sends Qiang's belly button to the back.
Kessler throws a body punch but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucien Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Qiang is just out of range.
Qiang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Qiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kessler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qiang.
Kessler swings for the body but Qiang moves out of range.
Kessler slips a straight right by Qiang.
Qiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kessler on the side of the head.#T2#
Kessler misses with a body shot.
Kessler throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Qiang drops Kessler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kessler looks back up at him and smiles so Qiang waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler swings for the body but Qiang moves out of range.
Kessler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kessler drops his hands momentarily. Qiang doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kessler staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kessler doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Qiang!
A victorious Li Qiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICC CN 15: Slugs v Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Qiang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Qiang.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith. #TD#
Qiang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Qiang is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Qiang from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to stand but Qiang is controlling the position.
Qiang preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Qiang is controlling him.
Qiang 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.
Qiang prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith pulls Qiang in close to prevent any damage.
Qiang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Qiang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Qiang forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to control Qiang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Qiang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Qiang moves nicely into side control.
Smith is trying to buck Qiang off.
Qiang working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to control Qiang's posture but Qiang avoids it.
Qiang in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Qiang slows the pace down.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Qiang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Qiang is now in Smith's guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Qiang dives into side control. #REVB#
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up John Smith's cut even more.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Qiang's head but Qiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Qiang should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Qiang is just out of range.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Qiang throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Qiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Qiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith controls Qiang momentarily but Qiang frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith looking to control.
Qiang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Qiang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qiang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith wants to stand up but Qiang is controlling him. #T2#
Qiang trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Qiang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Qiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Li Qiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qiang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qiang swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Qiang.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Qiang is out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Smith.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Qiang throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Qiang does no damage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qiang.#T1#
Qiang with a hook.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Qiang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Qiang lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Qiang slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Qiang content to stall in guard here.
Qiang is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith looking to control.
Qiang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qiang controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Qiang has passed into half guard!
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Qiang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Qiang scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Qiang working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Qiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qiang 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Li Qiang!

Li Qiang wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICC CN 13: Gracie v Slugs
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Qiang stuffs the takedown.
Boaler goes for a double leg but Qiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Qiang continues to drive forward.
Qiang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boaler is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Boaler shoots in and bounces Qiang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Qiang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boaler is pushing down on Qiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qiang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Qiang looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler wants to free his trapped foot but Qiang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qiang manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Qiang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boaler has picked Qiang up and slammed him! Qiang can't keep hold of the triangle and Boaler manages to pass to side control!
Qiang is trying to work for a sweep but Boaler has mounted him!
Boaler works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Qiang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Qiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boaler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Qiang trying to control the hands but Boaler breaks the grip.
Boaler keeps control of the position as Qiang tries to break free.
Qiang is keeping busy. #SUB#
Qiang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boaler.
Boaler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Qiang showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Boaler trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Qiang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boaler gets his way! #SUB#
Boaler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Qiang defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Qiang right now.
Qiang trying to control the position but Boaler manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Boaler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Boaler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qiang as he jumps to the side.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Qiang sprawls well. Qiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Boaler shoots in and drives through. Qiang sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Boaler misses with a takedown attempt - Qiang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boaler.
Tom Boaler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boaler.
Qiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Donk. Qiang catches Boaler right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Boaler closes the distance and clinches up with Qiang, looking for a takedown. Boaler pushes Qiang against the cage but Qiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Boaler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaler trying to control the position but Qiang is working away.
Qiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qiang gets back to half guard.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Qiang is defending well.
Qiang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Qiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Qiang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boaler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Qiang's guard.
Boaler is trying to control. Qiang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qiang tries to roll over but Boaler keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Qiang is defending well.
Boaler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li Qiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaler tries for a takedown but Qiang circles away easily
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Boaler tries to counter with a takedown but Qiang is quick to defend against it.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boaler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boaler.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaler with a body shot.
Boaler slips a straight right by Qiang.#T1#
Boaler misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boaler thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang throws a hook but Boaler blocks it.
Boaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Qiang forces Boaler back against the cage and clinches.
Qiang lands a nice uppercut.
Qiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boaler backwards.
Qiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Qiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boaler fails to pull guard. #TD#
Boaler jumps guard.
Qiang works over Boaler with some ground and pound from guard.
Qiang stopping the sweep attempt from Boaler.
Qiang trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang wants to control from the top but Boaler keeps moving.
Qiang preventing the sweep.
Qiang with a nice head shot there.
Qiang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaler is keeping the position for now.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boaler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qiang postures up.
Qiang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boaler is trying to keep Qiang in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qiang 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Li Qiang!

Li Qiang wins by unanimous decision!
Li Qiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICC CN 11: Tidd v Soup
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Qiang throws a series of punches but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Qiang throws an off balance right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang 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.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuldashev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yuldashev wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuldashev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev .
Qiang tries for a takedown but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Qiang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qiang sets himself, and Yuldashev steps forward looking for the clinch! Qiang avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuldashev lands a glancing blow to the side of Qiang's head.#T1#
Yuldashev lands a jab-cross combination.
Qiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Qiang. #TD#
Qiang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Qiang lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuldashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Qiang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Qiang trying to control but Yuldashev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuldashev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Qiang 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.#T2#
Qiang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Qiang stands up over Yuldashev , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Qiang won't allow Yuldashev to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Qiang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Qiang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Qiang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yuldashev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qiang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yuldashev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarvar Yuldashev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Yuldashev moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Qiang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yuldashev is not content to let Qiang control the position.
Qiang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Qiang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Qiang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev is looking to escape.
Qiang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Qiang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Qiang trying to control the pace.
Qiang throwing shots but Yuldashev is blocking nicely.
Qiang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yuldashev 's head.
Yuldashev is trying to stand up here but Qiang is controlling him well.
Qiang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yuldashev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Qiang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
That has opened up Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut even more.
Qiang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Qiang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Yuldashev tries to kick Qiang off but Qiang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Qiang is pressing down on Yuldashev 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yuldashev is holding on for now.
Yuldashev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qiang.
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Yuldashev is defending the position.
Qiang passes the guard and advances to mount!
Qiang landing shots from mount. #CUT#
The cut above Sarvar Yuldashev 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang controlling the position easily from mount.
Qiang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarvar Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Yuldashev scores with a body shot.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Yuldashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yuldashev tries to counter with a clinch but Qiang shakes him off and moves away.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yuldashev needs to keep his hands up - Qiang had a free shot at his head there.
Qiang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Qiang misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Qiang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Qiang lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang stops Yuldashev from standing up. #T1#
Qiang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qiang slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Qiang there.
Qiang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Qiang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qiang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yuldashev for as long as he can get away with.
Sarvar Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuldashev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Qiang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Qiang 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Li Qiang!

Li Qiang wins by unanimous decision!
Li Qiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Sarvar Yuldashev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I respect my opponent. I'll be back.'.

Event: ICC 16: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Qiang throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
A punch combination from Qiang misses.
Baba staying out of range there.
Baba punishes Qiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Qiang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Qiang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baba is looking to reverse the position.
Baba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qiang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qiang controls the position.
Qiang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Qiang scores with punches from side control.
Qiang scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baba is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Baba is not content to let Qiang control the position.
Qiang takes a little break here. Baba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baba prevents Qiang from moving into mount.
Baba being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Qiang.
Qiang is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qiang controls the position from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang 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#
Qiang misses with a hook.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Baba.
A jab from Baba misses.
A big left from Qiang misses.
A jab lands there for Qiang.
Qiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Qiang thinking. #TD#
Qiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a big elbow that misses.
Baba is looking to sweep but instead, Qiang has passed into half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Qiang lands a nice short elbow.
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Baba is defending the position.
Qiang is working hard here to advance position.
Baba wants to get back to full guard but Qiang has passed into side control.
Qiang controls the position from side control.
Baba is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Qiang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Qiang is chipping away with strikes.
Baba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Qiang working away.
Qiang lands some shots froms side control.
Qiang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Qiang 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.
Qiang advances to full mount.
Qiang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Qiang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Qiang controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang 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#
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Thomas Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baba wants it to stay on the feet.
Baba slips under a jab.
Qiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba lands a really nice looking cross but Qiang seems unphased.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Qiang connects with a right hand. Baba shakes it off.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba connects with a body shot.
Baba is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Qiang misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Qiang with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Qiang.#T1#
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Baba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Qiang misses with a few strikes there.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Qiang cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baba connects with a body shot that sends Qiang's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Baba cracks Qiang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Qiang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baba finish him?
Baba's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang misses with a two punch combination.
Qiang is aggressively charging in as Baba backs up avoiding any damage. Baba tosses out a jab and Qiang runs right into it face first! Qiang is out cold! Baba dropped down on all fours and is barking in Qiang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Baba!

Event: Island Fights 13
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Hugbergsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hugbergsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Qiang sprawls well. Qiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hugbergsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Qiang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hugbergsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Qiang, which made it look bad.
Qiang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hugbergsson misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Qiang counters with a takedown into side control.
Qiang working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Qiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hugbergsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hugbergsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hugbergsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Check out the look on Qiang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Qiang cracks Hugbergsson with a big right hand but Hugbergsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Hugbergsson is looking to reverse the position.
Qiang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hugbergsson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang works to advance to full mount. Hugbergsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Qiang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hugbergsson's face.
Qiang breaks from Hugbergsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Qiang controlling from the full mount.
Hugbergsson tries to hold on but Qiang postures up.#T2#
Hugbergsson regains half guard.
Hugbergsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Qiang from advancing to side control.
Hugbergsson trying to hold on to Qiang's head to control him but Qiang postures up.
Qiang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Qiang lands strikes from half guard.
Hugbergsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hugbergsson trying to get back to full guard but Qiang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hugbergsson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Hugbergsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qiang.
Qiang is trying to control the action in half guard but Hugbergsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hugbergsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qiang.
Hugbergsson is looking to improve his position.
Qiang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Qiang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hugbergsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Qiang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Qiang is just content to waste time from the top position. Hugbergsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Qiang trying to control but Hugbergsson is working from the bottom.
Hugbergsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Qiang scoring with some ground and pound.
Qiang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hugbergsson is trying to control the position but Qiang postures up.
Qiang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Qiang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hugbergsson is keeping the position for now.
Qiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugbergsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Qiang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hugbergsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hugbergsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hugbergsson is in Qiang's guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qiang working a defensive guard here.
Hugbergsson preventing the sweep.
Hugbergsson wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Qiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang keeping full guard, as Hugbergsson tries to pass.
Qiang looking to control. #T1#
Qiang wants to sweep here but Hugbergsson controlling him for the moment.
Qiang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hugbergsson shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hugbergsson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Qiang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hugbergsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hugbergsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Qiang scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Qiang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hugbergsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Qiang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Qiang lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Hugbergsson controlling the position for now.
Qiang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hugbergsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hugbergsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugbergsson trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Hugbergsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Qiang distracts Hugbergsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hugbergsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qiang is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Qiang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qiang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hugbergsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Qiang pulls Hugbergsson in to control the position.
Qiang trying to control the position.
Qiang wants to sweep but no luck.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Hugbergsson from controlling successfully.
Hugbergsson wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.#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.
Qiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hugbergsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hugbergsson works to advance to full mount. Qiang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Qiang regains half guard.#SUB#
Hugbergsson is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang is doing well to control the position and prevent Hugbergsson from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Li Qiang 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.
#R3#
Hugbergsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang leaves Hugbergsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Hugbergsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hugbergsson.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hugbergsson fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Qiang counters with a single leg into guard. Hugbergsson didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hugbergsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qiang is aware though and is defending well.
Qiang chips away with some ground and pound.
Qiang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hugbergsson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Qiang's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Qiang trying to control but Hugbergsson is working from the bottom.
Qiang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li Qiang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Qiang looking to sit in guard and control but Hugbergsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hugbergsson looking to pass the guard.
Qiang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugbergsson is one step ahead there.
Hugbergsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qiang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugbergsson passes Qiang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hugbergsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qiang keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qiang has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Qiang tries to get to full guard but Hugbergsson has control of the leg.
Qiang trying to control but Hugbergsson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qiang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hugbergsson won't allow Qiang to sweep him here.
Hugbergsson 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. #SUB#
Hugbergsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Qiang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Qiang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Qiang! #REVB##T4#
Qiang wants to control but Hugbergsson is keeping him busy.
Hugbergsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Qiang.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hugbergsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Qiang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Qiang lands with a punch from half guard.
Qiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.
Qiang throwing shots but Hugbergsson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang really 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.
#R4#
Hugbergsson shoots and misses
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugbergsson fails with the takedown
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugbergsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugbergsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qiang counters with a crisp right that sends Hugbergsson to the canvas! Qiang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Qiang!
Li Qiang is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Island Fights 9
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Hugbergsson misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hugbergsson shoots in and bounces Qiang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Qiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hugbergsson wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Qiang can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugbergsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qiang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hugbergsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Qiang is looking to improve his position but Hugbergsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugbergsson looking to control but Qiang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qiang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson is trying to work for a kimura but Qiang is defending well.
Qiang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Qiang tries to get out of the position.
Hugbergsson is looking to advance position but Qiang won't allow it. #T2#
Hugbergsson is trying to control. Qiang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qiang is looking to improve his position.
Qiang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hugbergsson trying to control the pace.
Qiang is in trouble now - Hugbergsson has advanced to mount!
Hugbergsson moves to back control. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Qiang is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Haki Hugbergsson!
Haki Hugbergsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Haki Hugbergsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Island Fights 5
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qiang is defended easily by Aveline.#TD#
Qiang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aveline sprawls well initially but Qiang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aveline punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang working over Aveline with some ground and pound. Aveline looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang blocks the strikes from Aveline.
Aveline is looking to control Qiang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aveline avoid being mounted?
Qiang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice strikes from Qiang there. #T1#
Qiang drops an elbow to the side of Aveline's head.
Qiang wants to control but Aveline is keeping him busy.
Aveline wants to get back to full guard but Qiang has passed into side control.
Qiang lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aveline can't do much from the bottom here.
Qiang working the ground and pound.
Qiang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Qiang 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.
Qiang working away.#T2#
Qiang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aveline takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Qiang grinds an elbow into Aveline's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang cracks Aveline with a big right hand but Aveline just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aveline is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Qiang is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Qiang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Qiang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Qiang breaks from Aveline's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Qiang landing punches. #ROC#
Aveline is rocked!
Aveline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qiang loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Aveline scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Qiang land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Qiang stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Qiang!
Li Qiang is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019

#R1##TD#
Qiang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Qiang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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. Qiang connects with a nice short shot to Stark's temple.
Qiang lands strikes from half guard.
Qiang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Qiang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stark! More strikes land and this one is all over! Qiang jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Qiang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Qiang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boaler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boaler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boaler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Qiang's best efforts.
Boaler is trying to maintain the position but Qiang is very close to passing his half guard.
Boaler is looking for a sweep. Qiang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Qiang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boaler looking for submissions off his back.
Boaler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Boaler is trying to maintain the position but Qiang is very close to passing his half guard.
Boaler taking some punishment here, with Qiang in his half guard.
Boaler is refusing to be controlled, as Qiang sits in half guard.
Qiang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Qiang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qiang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Boaler keeping hold of Qiang's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang is keen to just control but Boaler is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Qiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boaler trying to control from the bottom.
Boaler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Qiang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boaler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qiang. #T3#
Boaler looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Qiang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boaler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boaler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boaler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boaler is trying to control but can't.
Boaler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qiang.
Qiang drops an elbow to the side of Boaler's head.
Boaler tries to roll over but Qiang keeps him under control.
Qiang winds up and cracks Boaler with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Boaler has his hands clasped together around Qiang's back. He's all about the action.
Qiang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boaler wants to control but Qiang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boaler wants to sweep but Qiang has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Qiang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Qiang lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaler can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boaler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Qiang circles away.
Boaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boaler shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense.
Li Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.
Boaler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Boaler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boaler being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang landing with the ground and pound.
Li Qiang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang postures up.
Qiang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Qiang stands up over Boaler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Qiang cracks Boaler with a solid left hand.
Qiang trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Boaler trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaler is retaining full guard.
Qiang throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Qiang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boaler's head.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Qiang from controlling successfully.
Qiang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Qiang is fighting to break Boaler's control of his arms but Boaler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boaler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boaler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qiang is on top in guard. #REVR#
Qiang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Qiang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaler is keeping the position for now.
Boaler working a defensive guard here.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Qiang from controlling successfully.
Qiang throws an elbow that misses. Boaler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Qiang's guard. Nice move by Boaler!#REVB#
Qiang wants to sweep but no luck.
Boaler postures up.
Qiang can't keep his opponent in guard - Boaler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Boaler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boaler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qiang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boaler 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.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaler can do to turn this around?
Boaler stopping the sweep attempt from Qiang.
Boaler looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang trying to keep a closed guard but Boaler is proving a slippery customer.
Boaler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Qiang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boaler.
Qiang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boaler sprawls and moves away.
Boaler misses the shot to the body.
Boaler tries to clinch there but Qiang circles away. #TD#
Qiang gets the takedown into side control.
Qiang trying to control the action but Boaler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Qiang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Qiang throws an elbow but Boaler slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Boaler is not content to let Qiang control the position.
Boaler is trying to control Qiang's posture but Qiang avoids it.
Qiang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boaler some visible discomfort.
Qiang lands a few punches from side control.
Boaler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Qiang.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Qiang working the head with strikes.
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Qiang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Qiang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Qiang working the strikes but Boaler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Qiang winds up and cracks Boaler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boaler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qiang's back!
Boaler gets his hands free as Qiang looks to control.
Boaler throwing sloppy strikes.
Boaler trying to control.#T3#
Boaler is hanging on to Qiang's back as he tries to escape.
Boaler is trying to stick to Qiang's back but Qiang is turning into Boaler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boaler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Qiang.
Qiang trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Boaler is pulling down on Qiang's head to control his posture.
Qiang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boaler controls Qiang momentarily but Qiang frees himself. #T4#
Boaler is striking but Qiang is not phased and passes to half guard.
Boaler moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Qiang pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tom Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qiang is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Qiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qiang 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Qiang!

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