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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Str�lman (ranked 476 p4p, 60 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 319 p4p, 42 weight class). Str�lman comes into the arena with Three Kings blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Str�lman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Str�lman.
Str�lman throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Str�lman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Str�lmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Str�lman. Str�lman obviously looking to wear him down.
Str�lman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Str�lman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Str�lman counters with an outside leg kick.
Str�lman tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Str�lman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Str�lman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Str�lman looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Str�lman counters with a head kick. That will keep Xiang Pao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Str�lman tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiang Pao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xiang Pao cracks Str�lman with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao defending well as Str�lman loads up on a big left hand.
Str�lman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Str�lman wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Str�lman moves away and avoids it.
Str�lman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Str�lman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Str�lman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Str�lman throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Str�lman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Str�lman avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Str�lman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Str�lman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Str�lman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Str�lman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Str�lman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Str�lman lands a nice shot to the body.
Str�lman throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao throws a one two combo.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Str�lman throws out the jab.
Str�lman checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Str�lman checks a leg kick.
Str�lman lands a front kick.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Str�lman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Str�lman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Str�lman was well out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman tries to clinch up.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Str�lman blocks a leg kick.
Str�lman closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Str�lman pushes Xiang Pao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the head but Str�lman blocks with his arms.
Str�lman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Str�lman clinches.
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot that snaps Str�lman's head back.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Str�lman throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
Str�lman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Str�lman misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Str�lman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Str�lman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xiang Pao after a bit of a struggle.
Str�lman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiang Pao avoids it.
Str�lman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Str�lman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Str�lman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves away
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Str�lman thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Str�lman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Str�lman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xiang Pao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Str�lman.
Str�lman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Str�lman down with leg kicks.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Str�lman off the cage and back into range.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Str�lman moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Str�lman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Str�lman counters with a stiff right hand.
Str�lman is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Str�lman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anton Str�lman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Str�lman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Str�lman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Str�lman throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Str�lman is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Str�lman throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Str�lman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Str�lman walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Str�lman is able to avoid easily.
Str�lman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Str�lman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Str�lman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Str�lman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Str�lman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman tries a head kick but it misses.
Str�lman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Str�lman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Str�lman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Str�lman motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Str�lman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Str�lman backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Str�lman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao is having none of it.
Str�lman swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Str�lman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Str�lman.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Str�lman blocks it.
Str�lman tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Str�lman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Str�lman scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Str�lman throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Str�lman's front leg.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Str�lman.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Str�lman moved out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Str�lman.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Str�lman.
Str�lman looks to land a combination. Xiang Pao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Str�lman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Str�lman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Str�lman tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Str�lman looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Str�lman moves to clinch but Xiang Pao breaks away
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Str�lman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Str�lman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Str�lman throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Str�lman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Str�lman doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Str�lman.
Xiang Pao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao cracks Str�lman with an open hand slap.
Str�lman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Str�lman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Str�lman checks a leg kick.
Str�lman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Str�lman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Str�lman looking to throw knees to the head but Xiang Pao is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Str�lman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Str�lman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Str�lman avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Str�lman clinches up against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Str�lman avoids it.
Str�lman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Str�lman wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Str�lman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Str�lman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Str�lman.
Str�lman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao is having none of it.
Str�lman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Str�lman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Str�lman.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Str�lman counters with a low kick, right behind Xiang Pao 's knee.
Str�lman is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Str�lman right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Str�lman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Str�lman connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Str�lman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Str�lman walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Str�lman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Str�lman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman blocks a jab.
Str�lman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Str�lman avoids it easily.
Str�lman pushes Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch.
Str�lman manages to break the clinch.
Str�lman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Str�lman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Str�lman moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Str�lman darts in trying to clinch
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Str�lman saw that one coming.
Str�lman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Str�lman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Str�lman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Str�lman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Str�lman throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick.
Str�lman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Str�lman avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Str�lman is able to avoid easily.
Anton Str�lman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Str�lman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Str�lman avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Str�lman walks into a left hand.
Str�lman closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Str�lman presses Xiang Pao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiang Pao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao 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.
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