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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xi Jia has chosen Kung-Fu Hustle as his entrance music. Maurício Aurelio had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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26
168 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xi Jia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelio gets a takedown into half guard.
Xi Jia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelio is working away from the top position though.
Aurelio trying to mount his opponent but Xi Jia defends it.
Aurelio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
Xi Jia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio stands and throws Xi Jia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Xi Jia is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Xi Jia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xi Jia tries to improve position but can't.
Aurelio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xi Jia regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is not content to let Aurelio control the position.
Aurelio prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Xi Jia is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelio.
Aurelio is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is refusing to be controlled, as Aurelio sits in half guard.
Aurelio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Xi Jia wants to sweep here but Aurelio controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Perkele! Top Team inform us that Xi Jia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia looking for a sweep. Not yet Xi Jia, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xi Jia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelio is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurelio throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelio.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelio tries to move into range but Xi Jia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aurelio throws a big shot that misses.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xi Jia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aurelio. That one must have hurt.
Aurelio blocks a leg kick.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Aurelio misses its intended target.
Maurício Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick from Xi Jia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Aurelio avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurício Aurelio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xi Jia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aurelio to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelio.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Aurelio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xi Jia can do to turn this around?
Aurelio throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xi Jia.
Aurelio walks into a left hand.
Xi Jia throws a low kick but Aurelio moves out of range easily.
Xi Jia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aurelio will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xi Jia.
Aurelio is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aurelio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aurelio lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Xi Jia as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelio was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
Aurelio connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia dips to his left and cracks Aurelio with an uppercut!
Aurelio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aurelio misses with a looping right.
Xi Jia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia throws out a counter right but Aurelio avoids it with no problem.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelio jabs at Xi Jia's body.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Aurelio lands a nice hook to Xi Jia's body. Xi Jia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelio. That snapped Xi Jia's head back.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Aurelio throws a hook but Xi Jia avoids it easily.
Aurelio backing away here, and Xi Jia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Xi Jia looks to land a body kick but Aurelio moved away.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelio was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aurelio.
Aurelio misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick
and Aurelio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xi Jia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aurelio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xi Jia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelio keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Xi Jia postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio is looking for a triangle here but Xi Jia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Xi Jia is trying to get an arm triangle but Aurelio is defending well.
Aurelio is not content to let Xi Jia control the position.
Xi Jia laying and praying for a moment but Aurelio takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xi Jia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aurelio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xi Jia is working away from the top position though.
Xi Jia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xi Jia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aurelio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xi Jia.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurício Aurelio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
A low kick from Xi Jia is predictable there
and Aurelio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xi Jia won't be happy with that.
Aurelio wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping him busy.
Xi Jia tries to improve position but can't.
Aurelio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xi Jia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Xi Jia struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio laying and praying for a moment but Xi Jia takes advantage and regains half guard.
Aurelio prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Aurelio moves into full mount! Xi Jia won't be happy about that!
Aurelio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Xi Jia is now in Aurelio's guard. A big mistake from Aurelio there, giving up the dominant position!
Xi Jia slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aurelio wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xi Jia prevents Aurelio from improving his position.
Aurelio is defending against the submission attempts here by Xi Jia.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aurelio trying to control here.
Aurelio won't allow Xi Jia to pass to mount.
Aurelio is trying to control but can't.
Maurício Aurelio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
Aurelio wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xi Jia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Aurelio is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelio scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maurício Aurelio.
Well Aurelio 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurício Aurelio!
An out of breath Maurício Aurelio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kang Xi Jia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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hype
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