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Event:
AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy body shot
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cooke slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Cooke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiang Pao to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooke slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.#T3#
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooke.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping right hand.
Cooke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooke's hands.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Xiang Pao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Xiang Pao thumps Cooke with a low kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the body
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao 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 lazy uppercut
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cooke counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Xiang Pao is rocked!
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight right that drops Xiang Pao to the canvas! Will Xiang Pao beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Ambush 10: Ringnes VS Tharrier
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Collins jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Collins lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Collins instigates a clinch.
Xiang Pao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Collins looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Xiang Pao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Collins connects with a nice looking jab.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Collins slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Collins defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Xiang Pao thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.#T3#
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a counter high kick but Collins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins scores with a head kick. Xiang Pao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one. #T4#
A head kick misses from Collins.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Collins looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collins on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range. #CL2#
Collins clinches up with Xiang Pao and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a hook
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Collins tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Xiang Pao thumps Collins with a low kick.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Collins moved away.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Despite the aggression on Collins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Collins moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Collins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins scores with a nice strike.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins staying out of range there.#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Collins 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.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
Collins misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao connects with a high kick.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xiang Pao back to the ropes. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins walks into a jab.
Collins throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins walks into a left hand.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Xiang Pao thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Xiang Pao throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins thuds his right hand into Xiang Pao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Collins slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins moves forwards but Xiang Pao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Collins.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Collins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Collins down.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left. #T3#
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Collins slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Collins throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Collins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Collins.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Collins misses the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins stalks Xiang Pao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xiang Pao's face. Xiang Pao staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao wins by unanimous decision!
Bo Xiang Pao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#867 Hiro v Grabber
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Xiang Pao.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xiang Pao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xiang Pao. No joy for Chugman on that attempt.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Chugman takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chugman gets a clinch.
Xiang Pao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chugman blocks it with crossed arms.
Chugman avoiding damage as Xiang Pao throws knees to the body.
Xiang Pao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Chugman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Chugman staying out of range there.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xiang Pao sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Chugman defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Chugman.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Chugman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chugman throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Chugman swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Chugman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xiang Pao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chugman.
Xiang Pao is pulling down on Chugman's head. It's preventing any offense from Chugman, at least for the moment.#T2#
Chugman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chugman won't allow Xiang Pao to get back to his feet.
Chugman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chugman stands up over Xiang Pao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chugman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiang Pao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chugman stands up over Xiang Pao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chugman prevents Xiang Pao from getting back to his feet.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Nonce Hunters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Xiang Pao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugman defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Xiang Pao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Xiang Pao is looking to work some ground and pound but Chugman has wrist control.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiang Pao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chugman works over Xiang Pao with some ground and pound from guard.
Chugman trying to control but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Xiang Pao is adopting a defensive guard.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Chugman works over Xiang Pao with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chugman.
Chugman 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.
Chugman connects with a couple of short punches.
Chugman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman postures up in Xiang Pao's guard and throws a big left but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman cracks Xiang Pao with a solid left hand.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
Chugman stops Xiang Pao from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Xiang Pao circles away.
Chugman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chugman is looking to wear down Xiang Pao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chugman takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Chugman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xiang Pao quickly recovers to half guard.
Xiang Pao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Chugman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman is keen to just control but Xiang Pao is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ground and pound from Chugman.
Chugman is looking to stall here but Xiang Pao recovers full guard.
Chugman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Xiang Pao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xiang Pao is pushing Chugman's head away, looking to escape. Chugman manages to hold on to the position though.
Xiang Pao is looking for a sweep.
Chugman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Xiang Pao can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Chugman trying to control the action but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Chugman working away.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Xiang Pao is defending well.
Xiang Pao is trying to control Chugman's posture but Chugman avoids it.
Chugman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xiang Pao is not content to let Chugman control the position. #T3#
Chugman working the body and head with strikes.
Chugman working the head and body with strikes.
Xiang Pao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chugman wants to control but Xiang Pao is keeping him busy.
Chugman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xiang Pao wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Xiang Pao defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Xiang Pao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chugman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xiang Pao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xiang Pao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xiang Pao is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman thows a huge punch but Xiang Pao dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Xiang Pao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman blocks a low kick nicely.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
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 Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Chugman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chugman throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Chugman scores with a takedown into Xiang Pao's guard.
Chugman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chugman is in close to Xiang Pao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman lands a couple of elbows.
Chugman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Xiang Pao wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chugman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chugman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xiang Pao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chugman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Chugman there. #T2#
Xiang Pao tries to kick Chugman off but Chugman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chugman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiang Pao is looking to escape.
Chugman slips a nice elbow through Xiang Pao's hands, connecting with Xiang Pao's forehead.#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Xiang Pao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chugman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chugman working Xiang Pao over with strikes.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Chugman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Xiang Pao defends the submission attempt.
Xiang Pao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chugman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiang Pao keeps working. #T4#
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.#ES2#
Xiang Pao pushes Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
Chugman shoots in for a double leg but Xiang Pao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xiang Pao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Chugman drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chugman darts in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao gets double underhooks and turns Chugman into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Xiang Pao didn't expect that. #ES2#
Xiang Pao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chugman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Chugman jumps guard but Xiang Pao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Chugman 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jernit tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jernit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jernit misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
A punch lands to the side of Jernit 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
A quick step to the side and Jernit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Jernit.
Xiang Pao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jernit.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit. #CL#
Jernit has closed the distance and engaged Xiang Pao in a clinch.
Xiang Pao is leaning against Jernit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Xiang Pao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land. #T2#
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!
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiang Pao landing knees to the body.
Xiang Pao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao lands with a short shot to the head.
Jernit tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a shoulder strike.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Xiang Pao misses with a knee strike.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiang Pao blocks the elbow strike.
Xiang Pao dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jernit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiang Pao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jernit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xiang Pao scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.#T4#
Jernit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Jernit punishes Xiang Pao's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Jernit throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jernit cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Jernit's defenses.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jernit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jernit tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Jernit slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit is looking to score with low kicks.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jernit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jernit. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao lands a lovely overhand right.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit throws a head kick that Xiang Pao semi-blocks.
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!
Xiang Pao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jernit.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Xiang Pao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the body
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the nose.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Xiang Pao saw it coming and moves away.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a leg kick.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
Jernit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jernit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xiang Pao - the referee stops the clock and Jernit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xiang Pao. Jernit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Jernit misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jernit on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Jernit counters by moving into the clinch.
Xiang Pao missing with knees to the body.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit misses the jab.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jernit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Jernit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Jernit seems unphased.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jernit at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jernit on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Jernit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jernit down.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Xiang Pao's legs.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jernit steps away.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Jernit is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Jernit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jernit lands with a good body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jernit scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jernit. #T2#
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit throws a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Jernit cracks Xiang Pao with a good jab.
Xiang Pao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Jab by Jernit.
Jernit lands a jab.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Jernit blocks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.#T3#
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Jernit cracks Xiang Pao with a good jab.
Jernit walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao. #T4#
Jernit prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit misses the jab.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Jernit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jernit down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#852 Grabber v Kodjia
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao.
Temirov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao stuns Temirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Temirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A big left from Temirov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Temirov moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.
Temirov throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Temirov.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Temirov throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Temirov only half commits.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Good shot there by Temirov.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
Temirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temirov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xiang Pao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Temirov misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Temirov seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Temirov misses.
A low kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Temirov counters with a good low kick that Xiang Pao was not able to check.
Temirov misses with a looping left.
Temirov defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temirov's head backwards.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Temirov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Temirov was well out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Temirov should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Temirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Temirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiang Pao catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xiang Pao has time to react.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Temirov is predictable there
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Temirov.
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Temirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Temirov throws a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Temirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Temirov stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Temirov takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temirov misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Temirov misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Temirov takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Temirov throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Temirov slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
Danga de danga de dang - Temirov scores with a four punch combination!
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Temirov scores with a body shot.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Temirov counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Temirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Temirov knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov is looking for a counter combo.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily. #T1#
Temirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiang Pao. That did some damage!
Temirov lands a jab to Xiang Pao's midsection.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Temirov slips the punch.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao lands a nice hook to Temirov's body. Temirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Temirov throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.#T2#
Temirov misses with a hook.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Temirovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Temirov throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Xiang Pao finds it's target.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.#T3#
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov lunges at Xiang Pao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiang Pao's hand.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Temirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Temirov throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Temirov's body.
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!
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Temirov slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Temirov 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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temirov's head backwards.
Temirov lands with a good body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Temirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temirov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
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Event:
GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.#CL#
Websphere has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Websphere.
Xiang Pao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Websphere up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Websphere has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Xiang Pao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Websphere moves into the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a knee to the head.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiang Pao looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Websphere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Websphere moved out of range.
Websphere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Websphere throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere thuds his right hand into Xiang Pao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Websphere forces Xiang Pao back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Websphere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiang Pao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Websphere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Websphere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Websphere scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere connects with the punch.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Websphere.
Websphere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Websphere punishes Xiang Pao's body with a nice straight punch.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Websphere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Websphere sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Websphere closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Websphere.
Websphere avoids the elbow strike from Xiang Pao, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiang Pao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Websphere blocks it with crossed arms.
Websphere pushes Xiang Pao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Xiang Pao leaning against his opponent.
Xiang Pao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to stall but Websphere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Websphere presses Xiang Pao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Websphere connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xiang Pao's face.
#CUT#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Websphere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Websphere moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left. #T4#
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Websphere moved away.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Websphere moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Websphere counters with an outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Websphere.
Websphere looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Websphere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Websphere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Websphere tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Websphere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Websphere.
Websphere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Websphere throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Websphere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.#T1#
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Websphere was well out of range.
Websphere throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Websphere moves out of range easily.
Websphere throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Websphere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao catches Websphere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Websphere wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao jabs at Websphere's body.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Websphere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Websphere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Websphere misses with a looping left.#T2#
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Xiang Pao walks into a jab.
Xiang Pao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere misses with a hook.
Websphere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Websphere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Websphere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Websphere is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Websphere fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Websphere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Websphere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Websphere fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiang Pao doesn't seem phased though.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Websphere ducks down to avoid it.
Websphere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere.
Websphere looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
A good leg kick by Websphere. #T4#
Websphere throws a leg kick which misses Xiang Pao's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiang Pao tries to avoid it.
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!
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Websphere on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
A low kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Websphere.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Websphere moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
A left hand lands to the body for Websphere.
Websphere pushes Xiang Pao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xiang Pao dodges an elbow strike from Websphere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Websphere throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Websphere throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiang Pao blocks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Websphere on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiang Pao.#CL#
Websphere instigates a clinch.
Websphere misses with some punches.
Xiang Pao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao blocking some punches.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Websphere avoids it.
Xiang Pao missing with knees to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Websphere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Websphere under the eye.
Websphere sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Websphere.
Xiang Pao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao cracks Websphere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Websphere counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with a nice body shot.
Websphere misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Websphere tries to counter by clinching up but Xiang Pao breaks away and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Websphere's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Websphere slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Websphere is looking to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Websphere cracks Xiang Pao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Websphere's defenses.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Websphere counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Websphere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Websphere checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Websphere.
Websphere 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere is looking to counter punch.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Websphere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao stuns Websphere with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Websphere. Beautiful body shot.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Websphere takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Websphere tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xiang Pao manages to circle out of the way.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Websphere.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Websphere drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Websphere thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Websphere cracks a nice hook into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Websphere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking body shot.
Websphere 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 catches Websphere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Websphere missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Websphere tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Websphere moved out of range.
Xiang Pao jabs at Websphere's body.
Websphere takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Websphere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Websphere thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Websphere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A very excited looking Bo Xiang Pao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Xiang Pao tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Lord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Lord lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lord.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lord avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
#T1#
Lord takes one to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Lord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Lord gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord tries to clinch up.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao 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.#T2#
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Lord lands a nice hook to Xiang Pao's body. Xiang Pao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Lord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiang Pao rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Lord does no damage.
Xiang Pao with a jab.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Lord moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. #BC#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Lord misses the jab.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Lord counters with a left to the body.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.#T4#
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Lord slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Lord throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Lord.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lord missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao.
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiang Pao cracks Lord with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
Lord scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord. #T1#
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lord lands with a right hand.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao with a nice calf kick.
Lord lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lord is out of range.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
#T2#
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range. #T3#
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Lord swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Lord moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Lord defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Lord counters with a nice body shot.
Xiang Pao thumps Lord with a low kick.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Lord takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick lands for Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao with a nice calf kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lord scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Lord throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a leg kick.
Lord staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a nice leg kick.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Xiang Pao's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Xiang Pao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord misses with a head kick.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Lord throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.#T1#
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Xiang Pao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lord throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lord. Lord obviously looking to wear him down.
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lord.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Lord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lord avoids a kick to the body.
Lord staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Lord flicks out a counter leg kick but Xiang Pao steps away.
Xiang Pao throws a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Lord checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Lord.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao cracks Lord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Lord swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lord throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiang Pao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A less than humble Bo Xiang Pao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#836 Paulin v Grabber
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Asai .
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xiang Pao duly obliges.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy head kick
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Asai scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiang Pao rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao thumps Asai with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai misses with a low kick.#T2#
Asai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiang Pao's head.
Asai lands a front kick.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asai swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Asai looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.#T3#
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao motions for Asai to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiang Pao. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai is looking to chop away at Xiang Pao's legs. #T4#
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!#R2#
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
And Xiang Pao counters with a quick kick to the body but Asai blocks it.
Nice body kick from Asai .
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Asai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Xiang Pao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai lands a head kick. Xiang Pao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Asai .
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Asai throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao walks into a straight right hand from Asai .
Asai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Asai strikes.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Asai moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Asai pushes Xiang Pao away with a front kick.
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Asai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asai .
Xiang Pao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Asai .
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.#T3#
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asai .
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai tries to work over Xiang Pao's front leg with a kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Asai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai digs a good body shot into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Asai is looking for the big counter here.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick. #T4#
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Asai looks to land a combination. Xiang Pao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Some bone on bone action there as Asai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
No joy there for Xiang Pao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Asai checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Asai cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Xiang Pao.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with a good jab.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Asai is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Asai slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Asai jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
Asai tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Asai throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily. #T3#
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asai counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xiang Pao - the referee stops the clock and Asai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xiang Pao. Asai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Asai .
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Xiang Pao 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A very excited looking Bo Xiang Pao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Walcott avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Walcott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walcott.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Xiang Pao's ribcage. Xiang Pao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walcott avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xiang Pao can't break the clinch.
Walcott tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Xiang Pao throws an elbow but it misses.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
Xiang Pao presses Walcott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walcott blocks it with crossed arms.
Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Xiang Pao wants to break free but Walcott has control.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
Walcott lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Walcott staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Walcott clinches with his opponent.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
Walcott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Walcott blocks the low kick.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Walcott lands with a nice body punch.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Walcott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiang Pao pushes Walcott away with a front kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Walcott tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xiang Pao manages to circle out of the way.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.#T3#
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Walcott throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao thumps Walcott with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Walcott is looking to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch.
Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott digs a good hook to Xiang Pao's body.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott lands with a cross.
Walcott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
Walcott thows a body kick. Xiang Pao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walcott swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Walcott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the body
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Walcott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walcott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walcott is looking to wear down Xiang Pao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick from Walcott, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Walcott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xiang Pao if he has to take too many more of those.
Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
Xiang Pao throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott scores with a head kick.
Xiang Pao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Walcott blocks it well.
Walcott throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Walcott checks it.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
Walcott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Walcott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walcott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walcott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Xiang Pao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Walcott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walcott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walcott is thwarting Xiang Pao's attempts to control the position.
Walcott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao tries to reverse the position but Walcott maintains control.
Walcott looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Xiang Pao working to try and regain half guard.
Xiang Pao keeps trying to improve his position.
Xiang Pao tries to buck Walcott off but he can't manage it.
Walcott controlling his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xiang Pao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xiang Pao keeping hold of Walcott's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xiang Pao moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walcott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott blocks a jab.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
A jab from Walcott does it's job there.#T1#
Walcott digs a good body shot into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Walcott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Walcott.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiang Pao can do to turn this around?
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Walcott throws a body kick that misses
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Xiang Pao sizes up Walcott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiang Pao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walcott - the referee stops the clock and Xiang Pao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walcott. Xiang Pao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Walcott.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab by Walcott.
Xiang Pao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Walcott misses.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Walcott moved away.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Walcott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Walcott lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walcott is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
Walcott moves out of range as Xiang Pao throws a body kick.
It appears Walcott was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Walcott checks it.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Walcott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walcott lands with a slapping head kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that misses.
Walcott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Xiang Pao. That one must have hurt.
Walcott scores with a head kick.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Walcott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick that sends Walcott stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott lands a front kick.
Walcott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Walcott clinches with his opponent.
Xiang Pao misses with an elbow strike.
Walcott pushes Xiang Pao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xiang Pao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walcott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiang Pao or not.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiang Pao's elbow.
Xiang Pao missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walcott 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jericho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiang Pao - that will leave a mark!
Jericho slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Jericho's legs.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.#T1#
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jericho moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Jericho throws a quick counter head kick but Xiang Pao was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy body shot
and Jericho counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Jericho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.
Jericho with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho scores with a head kick. Xiang Pao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Jericho misses with a hook
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Jericho.
#T1#
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao cracks Jericho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jericho misses its target.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that misses.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Xiang Pao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a double jab
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho cracks Xiang Pao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.#T3#
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho connects with the punch.#T4#
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!
Jericho connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
A jab from Jericho finds it's way through Xiang Pao's defenses.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXiang Pao.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Jericho 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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jerichos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Jericho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jericho lands with a slapping head kick.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao. #T1#
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jericho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Jericho's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jericho has time to react.
Jericho lands a jab-cross combination.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a nice body kick.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
A jab from Jericho misses.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiang Pao.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jericho is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jericho lands with a shot to the body.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiang Pao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jericho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho blocks a jab.#T1#
Jericho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xiang Paos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jericho lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Jericho with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Jericho. Those never looked like landing.
Jericho throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jericho walks into a jab.#T3#
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jericho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jericho scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jericho is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho lands with a cross.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao clobbers Jericho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.#T2#
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
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!
Xiang Pao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xiang Pao scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jericho checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.#T3#
Jericho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jericho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.#T4#
Jericho misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho tries to bum rush Xiang Pao with a series of wild strikes but Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiang Pao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Jericho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jericho.
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 Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.#T1#
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jericho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Jericho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
As Xiang Pao looks to move away, Jericho throws a big counter combo but Xiang Pao just gets out of the way.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.
Good shot there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Jericho moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Jericho takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Jericho 's knee.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiang Pao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Jericho 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
San Pedro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by San Pedro.
Xiang Pao looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well.
San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from San Pedro does it's job there.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro.#T1#
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from San Pedro.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
San Pedro scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xiang Pao at a distance.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiang Pao's head backwards.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head.
San Pedro wants to clinch.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
Xiang Pao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San Pedro's hands.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.#T4#
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San Pedro's head.
San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from San Pedro lands.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range.
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Xiang Pao's defenses.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
San Pedro closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
San Pedro is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice combination. San Pedro backs away looking to recover.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro throws a lazy body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
San Pedro tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro blocks a leg kick.
San Pedro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.#CL#
San Pedro pushes Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
Xiang Pao prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro has Xiang Pao pressed against the cage, preventing Xiang Pao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. #T3#
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by San Pedro.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Xiang Pao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiang Pao down. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for San Pedro.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro thows a body kick. Xiang Pao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy body kick from San Pedro
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiang Pao to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of San Pedro's front leg.
Good leg kick by San Pedro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
San Pedro moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro gets through Xiang Pao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
#T2#
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to San Pedro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiang Pao working hard to break the clinch.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiang Pao with a knee to the head.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Xiang Pao tries to land knees in the clinch but San Pedro avoids the damage to the body.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Xiang Pao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiang Pao can do to turn this around?
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro presses Xiang Pao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
#BC#
San Pedro breaks the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped San Pedro in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands a head kick!
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiang Pao tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San Pedro 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
A very excited looking Esteban San Pedro 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.
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Event:
GAMMA#817 Spike v Manowaru
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tori.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Tori seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tori shoots in and drives through. Xiang Pao sprawls well.
Tori checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Tori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Tori throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Tori throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Tori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Tori throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Tori.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Tori off balance momentarily.
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!
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Donk. Tori catches Xiang Pao right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tori catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tori 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.
Tori misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tori looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tori tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Tori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Tori staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
Tori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tori with a hook.#T2#
A big right from Tori misses.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tori throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tori in his tracks.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tori.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Tori's front leg.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Tori drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Tori off the cage and back into range.
Tori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Tori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tori's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
Tori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Tori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tori.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tori is looking to land body kicks.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Tori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tori takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Tori throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Tori throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Tori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tori goes for a double leg but Xiang Pao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xiang Pao continues to drive forward.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tori's head.
Tori misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Tori throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Tori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tori lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Tori misses with a body kick.
Tori misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tori finds it's way through Xiang Pao's defenses.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Tori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Tori cracks Xiang Pao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tori's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Tori swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Tori didn't see that one coming.
Tori clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiang Pao as he connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tori.
Tori misses with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tori throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Tori only half commits.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori cracks Xiang Pao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Tori slips under a jab.
Tori needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Tori.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Tori tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tori throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Tori misses.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tori lands with a good body shot.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Tori steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tori lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao walks into a straight right hand from Tori.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xiang Pao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Tori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Tori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Tori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Tori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori 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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tori is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Tori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiang Pao swivels and escapes.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Tori throws a quick counter kick to the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Tori slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Tori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Tori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tori checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tori misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Tori scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tori tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Tori slips under a jab.
Tori throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Tori misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao cracks Tori with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Tori misses with a straight right.
Tori throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Xiang Pao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Tori moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Tori shoots in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Tori lands a head kick!
Xiang Pao cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori blocks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tori scores with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Tori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Tori throws a front kick that sends Xiang Pao stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Tori connects with a looping right hand.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tori.
Tori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xiang Pao cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Tori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tori slips under a jab.
Tori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiang Pao.
#T3#
Tori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Tori.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Tori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Tori.
Tori works the jab nicely.
Tori throws a right hand that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Tori throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tori is in Xiang Pao's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Xiang Pao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now.
Xiang Pao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiang Pao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xiang Pao is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
GAMMA#812 Fungus v Damagon
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.#T1#
Xiang Pao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Xiang Pao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit 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.
Xiang Pao takes one to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit 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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.#T3#
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiang Pao walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts. #T1#
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiang Pao as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Xiang Pao's body.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit cracks Xiang Pao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.#T3#
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petdee Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xiang Pao if he has to take too many more of those.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao lands a head shot.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Xiang Pao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Xiang Pao with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a nice head kick!
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Petdee Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Petdee Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strĺlman.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman 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 Strĺlmans 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 Strĺlman. Strĺlman obviously looking to wear him down.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strĺlman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strĺlman counters with an outside leg kick.
Strĺlman 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!
Strĺlman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Strĺlman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman with an open hand slap.#T1#
Xiang Pao defending well as Strĺlman loads up on a big left hand.
Strĺlman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Strĺlman 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. Strĺlman moves away and avoids it.
Strĺlman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strĺlman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strĺlman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strĺlman avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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!#CL#
Strĺlman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strĺlman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman throws out the jab.
Strĺlman checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strĺlman checks a leg kick.
Strĺlman lands a front kick.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Strĺlman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Strĺlman was well out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Strĺlman closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Strĺlman clinches. #BC2#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot that snaps Strĺlman's head back.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Strĺlman throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
Strĺlman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Strĺlman moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Strĺlman misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Strĺlman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strĺlman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xiang Pao after a bit of a struggle.
Strĺlman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiang Pao avoids it.
Strĺlman is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Strĺlman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves away
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strĺlman thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strĺlman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strĺlman 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!
#R2#
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Strĺlman.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman down with leg kicks.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Strĺlman off the cage and back into range.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strĺlman moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Strĺlman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Strĺlman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strĺlman is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anton Strĺlman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strĺlman throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Strĺlman is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao. #T1#
Strĺlman throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Strĺlman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Strĺlman walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strĺlman is able to avoid easily.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strĺlman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Strĺlman 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.
#T2#
Strĺlman tries a head kick but it misses.
Strĺlman 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. Strĺlman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Strĺlman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strĺlman backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao is having none of it.
Strĺlman swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Strĺlman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Strĺlman.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strĺlman blocks it.
Strĺlman tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Strĺlman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strĺlman scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strĺlman throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Strĺlman'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 Strĺlman.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Strĺlman moved out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strĺlman.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Strĺlman.
Strĺlman 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 - Strĺlman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman moves to clinch but Xiang Pao breaks away
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strĺlman 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!
#R3#
Strĺlman doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strĺlman.
Xiang Pao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao cracks Strĺlman with an open hand slap.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strĺlman checks a leg kick.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Strĺlman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Strĺlman clinches up against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strĺlman avoids it.#BC#
Strĺlman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Strĺlman wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Strĺlman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Strĺlman.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao is having none of it.
Strĺlman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strĺlman 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.#T2#
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Strĺlman counters with a low kick, right behind Xiang Pao 's knee.
Strĺlman is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Strĺlman right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strĺlman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strĺlman walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Strĺlman blocks a jab.
Strĺlman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strĺlman avoids it easily.#CL#
Strĺlman pushes Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Strĺlman manages to break the clinch.
Strĺlman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strĺlman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Strĺlman moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Strĺlman darts in trying to clinch
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Strĺlman saw that one coming.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman.#T4#
Strĺlman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strĺlman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Strĺlman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strĺlman throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Strĺlman avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strĺlman is able to avoid easily.
Anton Strĺlman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strĺlman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strĺlman avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Strĺlman walks into a left hand. #CL#
Strĺlman 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.
Strĺlman 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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Event:
GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Xiang Pao's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range. #T1#
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Barbo.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Barbo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiang Pao's hands.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiang Pao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Barbo seems unphased.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo.
Xiang Pao trying to stall but Barbo improves his position.
Xiang Pao has had enough of the clinch but Barbo keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Xiang Pao stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao lands a head shot.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
As Barbo backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbo just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
Barbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Barbo throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Barbo dips to his left and cracks Xiang Pao with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Barbo.#T2#
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Barbo.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Barbo slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
Xiang Pao cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbo jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbo - that will leave a mark!
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo lands a jab to Xiang Pao's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Xiang Pao in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo jabs at Xiang Pao's body.#T1#
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Barbo tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Barbo clinches up against the cage.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Xiang Pao is trying to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling him.
Barbo tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiang Pao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
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!
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Barbo clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Barbo trying to stall but Xiang Pao improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao misses with a jab to the body
letting Ramses counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramses.
Ramses looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramses throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramses tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramses scores with a nice right hand.
Ramses pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramses moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramses with a jab.
Ramses tries to bum rush Xiang Pao with a series of wild strikes but Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramses tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramses looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Ramses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramses takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Ramses's knee but Ramses avoids it well. #T1#
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramses motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Ramses throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
A low kick from Ramses misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Ramses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramses down.
Ramses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Ramses.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramses thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Ramses smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ramses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Ramses manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao looks for the body kick but Ramses saw that one coming.
As Xiang Pao backs away, Ramses returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Ramses.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Ramses's defenses.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Ramses counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xiang Pao won't be happy with that.
Xiang Pao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ramses connects with a decent elbow.
Xiang Pao is trying to buck Ramses off.
We've been hearing that Ramses has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ramses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xiang Pao 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.
The ground and pound from Ramses seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xiang Pao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramses off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Ramses's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xiang Pao is looking to control Ramses but Ramses is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ramses covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Xiang Pao biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramses rolls, trying to escape but Xiang Pao keeps control of the position.
Ramses is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramses trying to control the action but Xiang Pao just sinks the hooks in.
Ramses tries to escape the position.
Will Xiang Pao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramses tries to escape but Xiang Pao has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Xiang Pao lands shots from the back.
Ramses is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramses looking very determined here, making life difficult for Xiang Pao.
Even with his hooks in, Xiang Pao manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ramses can't escape the position.
Xiang Pao is not going to allow Ramses to sit and survive in this position.
Ramses is trying to break free.
Xiang Pao doesn't have the hooks in and Ramses manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramses is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiang Pao has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Ramses.
Ramses throws a lazy head kick
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xiang Pao backs up against the cage.
Ramses misses the shot to the body.
Ramses slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Ramses changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramses finds it's way round the side to connect with Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao lands a body shot.
Ramses lunges at Xiang Pao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiang Pao's hand.
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!
Ramses throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramses connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Ramses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramses connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramses throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramses misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramses. Ramses circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramses somewhat.
Ramses misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramses is wise to it.
Ramses takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramses!
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Ramses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiang Pao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Ramses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramses creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Xiang Pao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Xiang Pao struggling a bit here.
Ramses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Xiang Pao!
Ramses looking to land elbow strikes but Xiang Pao uses the position to regain half guard.
Ramses lands strikes from half guard.
Ramses prevents Xiang Pao from standing back up.
Ramses is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramses working Xiang Pao over with strikes.
Xiang Pao moves into full guard.
#T3#
Xiang Pao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramses 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.
Ramses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now.
Ramses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Xiang Pao is keeping the position.
Ramses stops Xiang Pao from standing up.
Xiang Pao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramses is one step ahead there.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position.
Ramses working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet but Ramses is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramses throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao wants to stand but Ramses is controlling the position.
Xiang Pao looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiang Pao, not yet.
Xiang Pao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramses's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ramses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xiang Pao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ramses dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Ramses acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramses lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Ramses shakes it off.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramses.
Nice cross by Ramses.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
Ramses lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramses under the eye.
Ramses cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ramses gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Xiang Pao kicks Ramses off and gets back to his feet.
Ramses misses with a body kick.#T1#
A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there.
Ramses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramses misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Ramses avoids it easily.
Ramses throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
Ramses cracks Xiang Pao with a good jab.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Ramses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramses just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Ramses's front leg.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Ramses saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Ramses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramses somewhat.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.#T2#
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramses walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Ramses throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Ramses throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a left and a right that stings Ramses.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Ramses.
Ramses tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramses finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramses throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramses is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks Ramses with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramses throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Ramses's head back.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Ramses.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Ramses slips the punch.
Ramses went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramses looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Ramses.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Ramses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Ramses avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ramses misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramses momentarily.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramses. Ramses obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramses lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao jabs at Ramses's body.
Ramses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramses throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramses 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 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Ramses.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramses throws out a powerful jab.
Ramses takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
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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Event:
GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Rob tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rob connects with the punch.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Rob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rob down.
Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.
Rob misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Rob 's knee. #TD#
Rob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xiang Pao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rob.
Xiang Pao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura but Xiang Pao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage.
Rob is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao tries to hold on but Rob postures up.#T1#
Rob wants to control the pace but Xiang Pao is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Rob is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Xiang Pao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Xiang Pao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rob with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rob is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Xiang Pao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xiang Pao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Xiang Pao is defending well.
#T2#
Rob trying to control from half guard but Xiang Pao is working away.
Xiang Pao is doing well to control the position and prevent Rob from advancing to side control.
Xiang Pao is looking to improve his position.
Rob wants to control but Xiang Pao is keeping him busy.
Xiang Pao trying to control here.
Xiang Pao manages to get to full guard.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position.
#T3#
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet but Rob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xiang Pao being controlled here, momentarily.
Rob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xiang Pao keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
Rob wants to control from the top but Xiang Pao keeps moving.
Xiang Pao controlling the position.
Xiang Pao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rob. Rob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Rob does no damage.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
Rob throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Rob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Rob's shoulder, as Rob tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rob catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Rob moved out of range.
Xiang Pao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xiang Pao cracks Rob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao 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#
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Rob slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Rob jumps back.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Rob off the cage and back into range.
Rob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rob. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rob is out of range.
Rob is looking to counter punch.
Rob looks for a takedown but Xiang Pao sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Rob shoots in and gets a takedown into Xiang Pao's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xiang Pao holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Rob throws a strike but Xiang Pao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Xiang Pao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ace Rob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiang Pao's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Rob 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.
Rob sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xiang Pao's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##ES2#
Xiang Pao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rob throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rob.
Rob walks into a jab.
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!
Rob looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Rob throws a leg kick which misses Xiang Pao's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiang Pao tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rob.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Rob checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Rob throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Rob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiang Pao swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Rob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xiang Pao's guard.
Xiang Pao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao controlling Rob's posture.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rob.
Rob is pushing down on Xiang Pao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xiang Pao is fighting to maintain full guard but Rob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xiang Pao is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Xiang Pao wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet.
Rob is thwarting Xiang Pao's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rob seems to be working for a kimura but Xiang Pao defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura but Xiang Pao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rob somewhat.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Rob avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Rob has Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rob breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Rob misses with a wild body shot.
Rob throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Rob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Rob down with leg kicks.
Rob walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Rob misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rob has time to react.
Rob throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!
Xiang Pao throws a monster overhand right that drops Rob! Xiang Pao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Jericho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jericho misses the body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
We've been told by Xiang Pao's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Xiang Pao.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Jericho 's knee.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jericho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Jericho connects with a jab.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Jericho slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range. #T3#
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho cracks Xiang Pao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.
Jericho lands with a hook. Xiang Pao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a left hand
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jericho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao throwing a counter right hand but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao lands with a right hand.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jericho.#T1#
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Jericho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Xiang Pao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
A lazy left from Xiang Pao finds it's target.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.#T3#
Jericho lands with a hook. Xiang Pao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho 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.
Jericho stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
As Jericho backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jericho throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
#T4#
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Jericho with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jericho.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao catches Jericho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Jericho moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao takes one to the side of the head.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho misses with a right hand
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Jericho takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a two punch combo.
Xiang Pao defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao. #T1#
Jericho tries to bum rush Xiang Pao with a series of wild strikes but Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Jericho.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Jericho knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
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!
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Jericho was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.#T3#
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
Xiang Pao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jericho back to the cage. Xiang Pao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho misses the jab.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.#T4#
Xiang Pao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jericho throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Nice uppercut lands for Jericho. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
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 Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Xiang Pao 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
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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Event:
GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao cracks Pearson with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
A jab from Pearson misses.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pearson. Pearson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Midnight MMA ClosingThis Saturday that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Pearson down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pearson.
Pearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearson.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Pearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiang Pao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
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!
A low kick from Pearson is predictable there
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson throws a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Pearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson scores with a nice head shot.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Pearson looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Pearson takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Pearson slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Pearson defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Pearson drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Xiang Pao lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pearson. Xiang Pao pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Xiang Pao!
A pretty intense looking Bo Xiang Pao took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
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.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Frunze should have avoided that one.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Frunze checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Frunze.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Frunze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frunze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Frunze swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Xiang Pao drives through and clinches with Frunze against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Frunze blocks it.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao gets through Frunze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frunze throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range. #T1#
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Xiang Pao forces Frunze back against the cage and clinches.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frunze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from Frunze.
Frunze tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch.
Frunze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a light punch inside.
Frunze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Xiang Pao cracks Frunze with a nice body shot.
Xiang Pao lands with a right to the head.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the head.
Xiang Pao gets through Frunze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Frunze throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Xiang Pao is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Xiang Pao tries to close the distance and clinch but Frunze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frunze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frunze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frunze lands a head kick. Xiang Pao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiang Pao wants to clinch.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frunze with a body shot.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frunze lands with a slapping head kick.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Frunze with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Frunze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze throws a quick counter head kick but Xiang Pao was just out of range.
Frunze blocks a leg kick.
Frunze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Frunze.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frunze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frunze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frunze takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Frunze avoids it with no problem.
Frunze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Frunze lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze throws a quick counter head kick but Xiang Pao was just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiang Pao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Frunze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Frunze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Frunze staying out of range there.
Frunze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Frunze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
Frunze with a nice cross.
Frunze throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Frunze throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Frunze moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Xiang Pao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frunze gets through Xiang Pao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frunze's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Frunze swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frunze misses with a body punch.
Frunze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao - that landed with a thud.
Xiang Pao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frunze backwards.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Xiang Pao digs a right hand into Frunze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frunze's gas tank.
Frunze gets through Xiang Pao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frunze blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Frunze working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Xiang Pao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Frunze manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Frunze right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a head kick.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frunze's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Frunze. #CL2#
Xiang Pao instigates a clinch.
Frunze lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Frunze.
Xiang Pao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frunze.
Xiang Pao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frunze.
Frunze tries to break free but Xiang Pao pushes him back against the cage.
Frunze misses with a body punch.
Frunze throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Frunze misses with some punches.
Frunze misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Frunze.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Frunze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frunze lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao darts in trying to clinch
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frunze's calf.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Frunze scores with a leg kick.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frunze throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze blocks a low kick nicely.
Frunze throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Frunze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiang Pao's hands.
Frunze tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Frunze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiang Pao doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Frunze moves his leg out of the way.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frunze scores with a head kick.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Frunze moves forwards but Xiang Pao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frunze throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Frunze's body.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze thinks about countering with a head kick.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao punishes Frunze's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Xiang Pao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiang Pao keeps control of Frunze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frunze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frunze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Frunze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frunze checks it well.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Xiang Pao takes the fight into the clinch.
Frunze tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing Frunze back against the cage. #BC#
Frunze manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Frunze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frunze down.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze scores with a kick to the body.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frunze lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Good exchange - Frunze coming out on top.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Frunze throws a nice head kick!
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frunze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Xiang Pao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Frunze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Frunze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao lands an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao has a couple of punches blocked by Frunze.
Frunze blocking some punches.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Frunze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frunze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Frunze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frunze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frunze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Frunze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiang Pao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frunze backwards.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body.
Frunze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frunze 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timur Frunze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timur Frunze thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GAMMA#769 Legions v Ricard
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yeboah misses with a two punch combination.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yeboah.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.
Yeboah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Yeboah checks it.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Yeboah moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Yeboah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
Yeboah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Yeboah missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yeboah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yeboah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Yeboah ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
As Xiang Pao backs away, Yeboah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yeboah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeboah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Yeboah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Yeboah misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Yeboah.
A clash of legs there as Yeboah blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeboah misses the target.
Yeboah tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeboah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeboah.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yeboah at a distance.
Yeboah throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Yeboah lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Yeboah throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Yeboah avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeboah tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Yeboah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yeboah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeboah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Yeboah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yeboah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Yeboah scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeboah doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeboah.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
A jab lands there for Yeboah.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeboah moves away.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Yeboah.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Yeboah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Yeboah knows he should have avoided that one.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Yeboah lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Yeboah gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Xiang Pao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Yeboah ducks down to avoid it.
Yeboah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xiang Pao sprawls and moves away.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Yeboah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yeboah.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
Yeboah staying out of range there.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Yeboah avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Yeboah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yeboah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yeboah 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 dips to his left and cracks Yeboah with an uppercut!
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!
#R2#
Yeboah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeboah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao digs a good hook to Yeboah's body.
Yeboah slips under a jab.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Yeboah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Yeboah seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao stuffs the takedown attempt from Yeboah. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiang Pao needs to keep his hands up - Yeboah had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Yeboah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Xiang Pao scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Yeboah lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yeboah throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
It appears Yeboah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Yeboah avoids it.
Yeboah looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Yeboah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeboah scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yeboah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Yeboah tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yeboah. Yeboah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiang Pao enables Yeboah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiang Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xiang Pao holds on and takes a little breather.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao is pulling down on Yeboah's head to control his posture. #T3#
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Xiang Pao keeps moving.
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Yeboah throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeboah is looking to clinch.
Yeboah misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Yeboah throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Yeboah moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeboah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yeboah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Yeboah checks it
and Yeboah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yeboah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Yeboah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeboah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeboah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Yeboah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Xiang Pao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's time! Yeboah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yeboah wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Yeboah throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Yeboah's knee but Yeboah avoids it well.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Xiang Pao gets caught flat footed, as Yeboah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiang Pao pulls Yeboah in close to prevent any damage.
Yeboah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah trying to move into half guard but instead Xiang Pao has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Yeboah trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a triangle but Xiang Pao pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Yeboah looking to control.
#SUB#
Yeboah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Xiang Pao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeboah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xiang Pao has managed to get both his arms back between Yeboah's legs - danger averted.
Xiang Pao tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeboah is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yeboah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiang Pao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yeboah is tightening it up a little... Xiang Pao has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xiang Pao reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xiang Pao taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yeboah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#766 Yeboah v Legions
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xiang Pao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ricard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricard blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ricard checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Ricard.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Ricard off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Xiang Pao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Ricard misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ricard instigates a clinch.
Ricard blocks an elbow strike.
Xiang Pao tries to break the clinch but Ricard is controlling the position.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ricard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Ricard only half commits.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ricard.
Ricard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricard slips under a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard tries to advance to mount but Xiang Pao denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Ricard has hold of Xiang Pao's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Xiang Pao tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ricard cranks the arm and Xiang Pao screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Xiang Pao, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Farboleous Ricard!
In his post fight interview, Farboleous Ricard gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not gay, that's WHY I can wear fag's clothes.....'.
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Event:
GAMMA#763 Slider v Deneville
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Legions swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Legions.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Legions's legs.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Legions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Legions fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xiang Pao sprawls well initially but Legions persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Legions is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Legions moved away.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
Legions digs a good body shot into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Legions checks it.
Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Legions lands a front kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Legions lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao walks into a jab.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Legions scores with a punch to the head.
Legions checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.#T2#
Jab from Legions.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legions scores with a hook.
Xiang Pao jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there.#TD#
Legions dives in and scores a takedown into Xiang Pao's guard.
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions is fighting to break Xiang Pao's control of his arms but Xiang Pao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully. #T3#
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions is working Xiang Pao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiang Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xiang Pao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legions postures up in Xiang Pao's guard and throws a big left but Xiang Pao blocks it. #T4#
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiang Pao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legions being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legions tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legions cracks Xiang Pao with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
It appears Legions was looking to counter with a kick there.
Legions misses with a kick to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiang Pao's calf.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Legions misses the jab.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Legions.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Xiang Pao clinches with his opponent.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Legions.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Xiang Pao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Xiang Pao as the two fighters clinch.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Legions manages to break the clinch.
Legions has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legions there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legions swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xiang Pao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.#T3##CL2#
Xiang Pao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiang Pao lands a left hand.
Legions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legions wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions misses with a body punch.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiang Pao walks away with a smile on his face. Legions gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick. #T4#
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Legions.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Legions cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
Legions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Legions keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Legions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao.
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
Legions connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions misses with a leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Xiang Pao rushes Legions and presses him up against the cage.
Xiang Pao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Legions's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Xiang Pao scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legions looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch on the inside.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiang Pao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Xiang Pao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Legions prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiang Pao.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Legions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hand to the body from Legions.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiang Paos head. #BC#
Legions breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Xiang Pao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Legions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legions attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Legions.
Legions throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Legions slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.#T4#
Legions lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Legions misses the target.
Legions throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.#TD#
Legions looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xiang Pao!
Legions in side control lands a decent elbow.
Legions working away.
Xiang Pao is looking for a sweep.
Xiang Pao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Legions.
Legions 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.
Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xiang Pao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Xiang Pao tries to improve position but can't.
Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions working away.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legions in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Legions 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#759 Kruger v Sissypants
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Xiang Pao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Lord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Lord throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord.
Lord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Lord only half commits.
Lord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Lord swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Lord throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Lord tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Lord throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Lord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiang Pao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Xiang Pao darts in and clinches Lord up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiang Pao's elbow. #T3#
Xiang Pao lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Xiang Pao controls the action.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Lord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiang Pao cracks Lord with a nice body shot.
Lord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Xiang Pao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiang Pao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Lord.
A short left from Xiang Pao.
Lord misses with some punches.
Xiang Pao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiang Pao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiang Paos head.
Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao blocking some punches.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao 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.
#R2#
Lord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Lord.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Xiang Pao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lord swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao feints a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well. #T1#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Lord moved away.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Lord is out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
Lord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lord misses with a hook.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Lord misses.
Lord slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Lord moved away.
Lord keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord. #T2#
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
A counter left hand to the body from Lord misses its target.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Lord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Lord avoids it.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lord tries to clinch up.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao cracks Lord with an open hand slap.#T3#
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lord checks it well.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lord throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range. #CL#
Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lord misses with a body punch.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land. #T4#
Xiang Pao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Xiang Pao on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Lord misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.#BC2#
Xiang Pao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Lord.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lord lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lord avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.#CL#
Lord closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiang Pao's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Xiang Pao.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiang Pao lands a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao lands a left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiang Pao is leaning against Lord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Xiang Pao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Xiang Pao lands a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Xiang Pao clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land. #BC2#
Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Lord misses the jab.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Lord.
#T3#
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Lord.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Lord moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Lord checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiang Pao jabs at Lord's body.
Xiang Pao lunges at Lord with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lord's hand.
Xiang Pao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lord darts in trying to clinch
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lord on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a two punch combination.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lord misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Good shot there by Xiang Pao.
Lord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiang Pao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Post fight, Bo Xiang Pao took to the microphone: 'I would outpoint Keenan, easy work! '.
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Event:
GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace misses the jab.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down. #T2#
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Wallace is looking to counter with a body kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
Wallace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Wallace settles back down.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Wallace.
Xiang Pao misses the body punch
and Wallace counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Wallace throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Wallace scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
A low kick from Xiang Pao misses
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace lands a jab.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xiang Pao at a distance.
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Wallace jumps back.
Good work by Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wallace scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace takes one to the chin there.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.#T2#
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.
Wallace is looking to chop away at Xiang Pao's legs.
Xiang Pao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.#T3#
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with an outside leg kick.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.#T4#
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!
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Wallace throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Xiang Pao misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao lands a head kick. Wallace smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wallace might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab. #T1#
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Wallace moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xiang Pao misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao thumps Wallace with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao with a jab.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back to recover.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Xiang Pao motions for Wallace to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao with a jab.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao thumps Wallace with a low kick.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wallace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the nose.
Xiang Pao defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiang Pao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
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Event:
GAMMA#754 Imbula v Sin
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Feltre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Feltre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Feltre thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Feltre steps away.
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feltre.
Feltre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Feltre.
Xiang Pao feints a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Feltre throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Feltre tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Feltre moves out of range easily. #T1#
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Feltre moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Feltre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiang Pao's head.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a series of wild punches.
Feltre lands with a good body shot.
Feltre lands the left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Feltre ducks under and follows up with a left that Feltre also avoids with ease.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Feltre!
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Feltre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.#T2#
Feltre throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Feltre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Feltre is looking to wear down Xiang Pao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Feltre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Feltre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Feltre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Feltre checks it.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Feltre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Feltre throws a quick counter kick to the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Feltre slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
It looked like Feltre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Feltre avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Feltre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Feltre blocks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.#CL#
Feltre has closed the distance and engaged Xiang Pao in a clinch.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Feltre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feltre.
An attempted straight right counter from Feltre misses the target.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Feltre's front leg with a kick but Feltre checks it.
Xiang Pao 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.
Feltre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Feltre moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks Feltre with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feltre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
A little feinted left hand from Feltre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feltre jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Feltre tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feltre.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's time! Feltre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Feltre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Feltre with a hook.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Feltre is looking to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch.
Xiang Pao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Feltre misses with a kick to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Feltre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.#T1#
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Feltre's ribs.
Feltre checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Feltre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Feltre tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Feltre off balance momentarily.
Feltre throws a front kick that sends Xiang Pao stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feltre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Feltre's shoulder, as Feltre tries to avoid the shot.
Feltre is looking for a counter combo.
Feltre lands with a nice body punch.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Feltre throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Feltre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Feltre's knee but Feltre avoids it well.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Feltre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Feltre throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Feltre.
Feltre tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Feltre avoids it easily.#T3#
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Feltre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Feltre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feltre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Feltre wants to clinch.
Feltre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Xiang Pao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Feltre misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feltre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feltre tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao thumps Feltre with a low kick.
Feltre misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Feltre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Feltre lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Feltre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Feltre lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Feltre takes one to the chin there.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Feltre drives through and clinches with Xiang Pao against the cage.
Feltre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao lands a hook that snaps the head of Feltre backwards.
Feltre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from Feltre. #T1#
Feltre jumps guard but Xiang Pao stands there with Feltre around his waist. Feltre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Feltre tries to stall but Xiang Pao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiang Pao smiles and moves away.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Feltre strikes.
Feltre blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Feltre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Feltre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Feltre moved out of range.
Feltre with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Feltre's front leg but catches the back leg as Feltre tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Feltre's shoulder, as Feltre tries to avoid the shot.
Feltre works Xiang Pao's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Feltre blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Feltre tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Feltre counter with a right hand.
Feltre lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Feltre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Feltre.
Feltre blocks a leg kick.
Feltre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Feltre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Feltre shakes it off.
Feltre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feltre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Feltre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feltre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felipe Feltre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feltre 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.
Feltre throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Feltre.
Feltre 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.
A lazy body kick from Feltre
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Feltre as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Feltre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xiang Pao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Feltre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Feltre avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Feltre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Feltre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Feltre's front leg but catches the back leg as Feltre tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Feltre throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Feltre misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick from Feltre misses.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
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Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Doubdtfire. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Doubdtfire misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubdtfire tries to land a leg kick but Xiang Pao saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiang Pao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
Doubdtfire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away.#T1#
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Doubdtfire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Doubdtfire off balance momentarily.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doubdtfire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Doubdtfire takes one to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire throws a good cross that connects.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Doubdtfire's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses. #T2#
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Doubdtfire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire cracks Xiang Pao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao cracks Doubdtfire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick nicely.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Doubdtfire rushes Xiang Pao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Doubdtfire throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch.
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Doubdtfire. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doubdtfire's sensitive parts.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doubdtfire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doubdtfire throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Doubdtfire needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.#T4#
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Xiang Pao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doubdtfire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Doubdtfire avoids the punch easily.
Doubdtfire throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doubdtfire with a body shot.
Doubdtfire staying out of range there.
Doubdtfire tries to counter by clinching up but Xiang Pao breaks away and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doubdtfire tries to counter by clinching up but Xiang Pao breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
It looked like Doubdtfire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Doubdtfire thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doubdtfire moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire 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#
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
A jab from Doubdtfire misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Doubdtfire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Doubdtfire's leg but Doubdtfire calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Doubdtfire lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doubdtfire throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Xiang Pao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire thinks about countering with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.#T1#
Doubdtfire scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doubdtfire checks a leg kick. #CL#
Doubdtfire pushes Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch.
Doubdtfire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Doubdtfire.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Xiang Pao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it. #T2#
Doubdtfire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Doubdtfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
Doubdtfire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.#T3#
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doubdtfire on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao motions for Doubdtfire to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Doubdtfire misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes.#T4#
Doubdtfire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Xiang Pao misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice uppercut.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Xiang Pao shrugs it off though.
Doubdtfire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doubdtfire in his tracks.
Xiang Pao digs a good hook to Doubdtfire's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Doubdtfire connects with a body shot.
Doubdtfire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Doubdtfire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Doubdtfire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doubdtfire down.
Doubdtfire 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 walks into a jab.
Doubdtfire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Doubdtfire's leg but Doubdtfire calmly moves out of range.
Doubdtfire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Doubdtfire's front leg but catches the back leg as Doubdtfire tries to avoid it.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Doubdtfire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao with a jab.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Doubdtfire's leg but Doubdtfire calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doubdtfire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Doubdtfire thows a body kick. Xiang Pao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire saw it coming and moves away.
Doubdtfire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiang Pao. That did some damage!
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range.
Doubdtfire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Doubdtfire 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.#TD#
Doubdtfire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doubdtfire trying to control the action but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom. #T3#
Doubdtfire prevents Xiang Pao from improving his position.
Doubdtfire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doubdtfire trying to control the action but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Doubdtfire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Doubdtfire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doubdtfire misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Good work by Doubdtfire as he checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
#CL#
Doubdtfire moves into the clinch successfully.
Xiang Pao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiang Pao is keeping busy.#BC2#
Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bo Xiang Pao just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Doubdtfire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doubdtfire doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doubdtfire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the body.
Doubdtfire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doubdtfire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Doubdtfire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Xiang Pao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doubdtfire blocks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Doubdtfire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that misses.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire thows a leg kick but Xiang Pao checks it
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Doubdtfire jabs Xiang Pao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.#T3#
Doubdtfire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doubdtfire eats them both and turns towards Xiang Pao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doubdtfire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xiang Pao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.
A clash of legs there as Doubdtfire blocks the low kick.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Doubdtfire avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Doubdtfire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xiang Pao will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doubdtfire wants to land a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Doubdtfire lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Doubdtfire's front leg but catches the back leg as Doubdtfire tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doubdtfire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.#T1#
Doubdtfire blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Doubdtfire down by chopping away at his legs.
Doubdtfire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiang Pao.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Doubdtfire down by chopping away at his legs.
And Doubdtfire counters with a quick kick to the body but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Doubdtfire misses.
Xiang Pao throws a counter combo.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao feints a counter leg kick.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire obviously looking to wear him down.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice cross by Xiang Pao.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Xiang Pao walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left lands for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doubdtfire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doubdtfire feints and then cracks Xiang Pao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiang Pao down.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Doubdtfire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Doubdtfire motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
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!
Doubdtfire blocks a jab.
Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doubdtfire lands a nice looking body kick.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doubdtfire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Doubdtfire's leg. Doubdtfire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Doubdtfire throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubdtfire at a distance.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doubdtfire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doubdtfire is looking to land body kicks.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Doubdtfire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Our winner, Euphegen Doubdtfire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bo Xiang Pao was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, what a disaster, I am so devestated! No, not really. Thanks for the fun challenge and until a next one Aylib!'.
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Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Adelhard cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard checks a leg kick.
Adelhard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xiang Pao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Adelhard.
Xiang Pao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adelhard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Adelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Adelhard.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adelhard to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Adelhard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adelhard looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Adelhard knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adelhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Adelhard slams his shin into Xiang Pao's torso.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adelhard looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard checks it. #T1#
Adelhard 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Adelhard slips under a jab.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Adelhard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adelhard connects with a solid leg kick.
Adelhard tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Adelhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adelhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adelhard. That did some damage!
Adelhard looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Adelhard throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Adelhard off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Adelhard.
Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adelhard moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adelhard checks it well. #CL2#
Adelhard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Adelhard misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiang Pao.
Adelhard blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Adelhard breaks from the clinch.
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Xiang Pao rushes Adelhard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adelhard is leaning against Xiang Pao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Adelhard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Adelhard saw it coming and moves away.
Adelhard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adelhard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adelhard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adelhard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Xiang Pao pushes Adelhard up against the cage in a clinch.
Adelhard taking a breather.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiang Pao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adelhard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard.
Adelhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao tried to counter with a leg kick but Adelhard avoided it.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Adelhard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
Adelhard staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
#T4#
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
Adelhard tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adelhard misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao jabs at Adelhard's body.
Nice sprawl there from Xiang Pao as Adelhard shoots in.
Adelhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adelhard checks the leg kick.
Adelhard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
Adelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adelhard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Adelhard shoots in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adelhard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bo Xiang Pao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernhard Adelhard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Adelhard's front leg.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Adelhard 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Xiang Pao 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#
Adelhard blocks a low kick nicely.
Adelhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Adelhard.
Adelhard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adelhard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adelhard checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adelhard throws a shot to the body.
Adelhard misses with a double jab.
Adelhard missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adelhard lands a slapping body shot.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Adelhard closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch up.
Xiang Pao walks into a straight right hand from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Adelhard avoids it.
Nice jab there from Adelhard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adelhard jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Adelhard counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Xiang Pao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adelhard. Adelhard obviously looking to wear him down.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adelhard lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adelhard.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adelhard looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Adelhard avoids the punch easily.
Adelhard misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adelhard.
#T2#
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a counter high kick but Adelhard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Adelhard's legs.
Adelhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adelhard checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Adelhard jumps back.
Adelhard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Adelhard tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Adelhard.
Good exchange - Adelhard coming out on top.
Adelhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adelhard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Adelhard down.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Adelhard avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
#T3#
Adelhard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Adelhard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adelhard doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Adelhard off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Adelhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position.
Adelhard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adelhard, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adelhard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adelhard throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Adelhard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adelhard motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Adelhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Adelhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Adelhard tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Adelhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adelhard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adelhard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Adelhard tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao thumps Adelhard with a low kick.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adelhard throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Adelhard closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Adelhard controls his hands.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Adelhard blocks it.
Adelhard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xiang Pao to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Adelhard scoring well with a low kick there.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adelhard throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Adelhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adelhard scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao tries to close the distance and clinch but Adelhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adelhard misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Adelhard.
Adelhard misses with a two punch combination.
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard walks into a left hand. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao catches Adelhard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao works Adelhard's body with a nice hook.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adelhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Adelhard. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Adelhard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adelhard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xiang Pao lands a glancing blow to the side of Adelhard's head.
A clash of legs there as Adelhard blocks the low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Adelhard's leg but Adelhard calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Xiang Pao sizes up Adelhard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Adelhard misses.
Adelhard is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Adelhard counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard.
Adelhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiang Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adelhard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiang Pao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiang Pao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Xiang Pao 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.
Adelhard is looking to sweep but instead, Xiang Pao has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Adelhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adelhard tries to roll over but Xiang Pao keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiang Pao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adelhard is looking for a sweep. Xiang Pao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xiang Pao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adelhard tries to get to full guard but Xiang Pao has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bo Xiang Pao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adelhard on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Adelhard moved out of range.
Adelhard needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Adelhard saw it coming and moves away.
Adelhard connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adelhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Adelhard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adelhard throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Adelhard does no damage.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Adelhard moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Xiang Pao closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Adelhard looking to stall.
#BC#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Adelhard.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Adelhard moves out of range easily.
Adelhard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
Adelhard throws a body kick that misses.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good shot there by Adelhard.
A head kick misses from Adelhard.
Both fighters circling a little - Adelhard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adelhard misses the target.
Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiang Pao jabs Adelhard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adelhard. Adelhard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adelhard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adelhard checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Adelhard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses its target.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adelhard throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Adelhard lands a head shot.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Adelhard off the cage and back into range.
Adelhard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adelhard lands an overhand right.#T3#
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Adelhard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adelhard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Adelhard saw that one coming.
Adelhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adelhard scrambles back to his feet.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Adelhard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the body punch
letting Adelhard counter with a right hand.
Adelhard connects with a high kick.
Adelhard takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Adelhard lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Adelhard off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Adelhard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adelhard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xiang Pao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adelhard finds it's way round the side to connect with Xiang Pao's head.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adelhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Adelhard's defenses.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiang Pao wants to clinch up but Adelhard keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Adelhard throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adelhard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiang Pao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adelhard throws a body kick that misses.
Adelhard misses with a leg kick.
Adelhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adelhard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Xiang Pao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adelhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adelhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adelhard feints the counter takedown.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Adelhard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Adelhard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiang Pao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adelhard lands with a kick to the temple. Xiang Pao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adelhard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adelhard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Adelhard's head.
Nice shot by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Adelhard checks it.
Adelhard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adelhard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Adelhard.
Adelhard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.#CL2#
Adelhard gets a clinch.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Adelhard controls his hands.
Adelhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Adelhard takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Adelhard.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao gets through Adelhard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard is working Xiang Pao over against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Adelhard blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
Adelhard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adelhard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Adelhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Adelhard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adelhard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adelhard can pounce on him.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adelhard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adelhard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Adelhard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adelhard tries to land a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Adelhard 's knee.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Adelhard.
Adelhard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Adelhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Adelhard tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Adelhard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adelhard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Adelhard checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adelhard moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Adelhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Adelhard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xiang Pao is looking to control Adelhard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xiang Pao avoid being mounted?
Bo Xiang Pao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adelhard wants to control but Xiang Pao is keeping him busy. #T4#
Adelhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Adelhard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Adelhard is looking for a kimura here.
Adelhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xiang Pao trying to hold on to Adelhard's head to control him but Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Xiang Pao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Xiang Pao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EPL 12 Playoffs II
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Adelhard.
Adelhard swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiang Pao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
Adelhard throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adelhard's head.
Adelhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adelhard lands a front kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiang Pao jabs Adelhard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adelhard's head.
Adelhard checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard misses with a straight right.
Adelhard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Adelhard. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
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!
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Adelhard moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Adelhard checks it
and Adelhard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adelhard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Adelhard misses the target.#T1#
Adelhard lands with a hook. Xiang Pao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adelhard is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Adelhard wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adelhard tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adelhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
Adelhard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard blocking some punches.
#BC#
Adelhard breaks from the clinch.
Adelhard swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Adelhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Adelhard slips the punch.
Adelhard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao cracks Adelhard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Adelhard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Adelhard is out of range.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Adelhard moved out of range.
Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
It looked like Adelhard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Adelhard slips the punch.
Adelhard lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Adelhard.
Adelhard tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adelhard under the eye.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adelhard.
Adelhard swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Adelhard connects with a body shot that sends Xiang Pao's belly button to the back.
Adelhard throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Adelhard throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Donk. Adelhard catches Xiang Pao right on the button with a cross.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adelhard misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adelhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Adelhard's leg. Adelhard is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Adelhard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adelhard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adelhard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adelhard moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adelhard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Adelhard misses the jab.
Xiang Pao clobbers Adelhard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adelhard throws a head kick that Xiang Pao semi-blocks.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard checks it.
Adelhard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adelhard checks a leg kick.
Adelhard throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Adelhard moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Adelhard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
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#
Adelhard connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adelhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adelhard throws a leg kick that misses.
Adelhard moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Adelhard checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Xiang Pao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adelhard doesn't seem phased though.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adelhard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xiang Pao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adelhard tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.
Xiang Pao trying to keep a closed guard but Adelhard is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiang Pao wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Adelhard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adelhard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Adelhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Adelhard 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.
Xiang Pao working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Adelhard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adelhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adelhard.
Adelhard misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adelhard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adelhard misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelhard moves away.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Adelhard ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adelhard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Adelhard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adelhard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xiang Pao won't be happy with that.
Xiang Pao can't do much from the bottom here.
Adelhard working the head and body with strikes.
Xiang Pao 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.
Adelhard in side control, throwing shots but Xiang Pao defends.
The strikes coming from Adelhard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Xiang Pao is working away.
Adelhard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Adelhard working the ground and pound but Xiang Pao is defending the strikes.
Adelhard works to advance to full mount. Xiang Pao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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!
Adelhard content just to control the position here.
Xiang Pao is working to get back to half guard.
Xiang Pao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Adelhard blocks a leg kick.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Adelhard.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adelhard throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adelhard in his tracks.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adelhard.
Adelhard tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiang Pao's hands.
Adelhard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiang Pao's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Adelhard is out of range.
Good work by Adelhard as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Adelhard throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Xiang Pao. No joy for Adelhard on that attempt.
Adelhard misses the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adelhard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adelhard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adelhard checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
Adelhard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Xiang Pao misses #TD#
and Adelhard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Adelhard moves his leg out of the way.
Adelhard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Adelhard moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adelhard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adelhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Adelhard was well out of range.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Adelhard's knee but Adelhard avoids it well.
Adelhard connects with a body shot.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Adelhard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adelhard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adelhard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiang Pao thumps Adelhard with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Adelhard there.
Adelhard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Adelhard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xiang Pao's guard.
Xiang Pao pulls Adelhard in close to prevent any damage.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard throwing strikes but missing.
Adelhard controlling from the top position. #T4#
Adelhard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xiang Pao for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Adelhard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiang Pao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiang Pao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Xiang Pao wants to control from the top but Adelhard keeps moving.
Adelhard is trying to keep Xiang Pao in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bo Xiang Pao just about did enough to take it.
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#
Adelhard defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adelhard attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Adelhard tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiang Pao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Adelhard's knee but Adelhard avoids it well.
Xiang Pao slips a jab and a cross from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Adelhard was not able to check.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Adelhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Adelhard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Adelhard's leg. Adelhard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Adelhard strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick. #T1#
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Adelhard's legs.
Xiang Pao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adelhard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adelhard blocks a low kick nicely.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Adelhard tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao thumps Adelhard with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao is looking to clinch. #T2#
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Adelhard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adelhard's sensitive parts.
Adelhard connects with a body shot that sends Xiang Pao's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Xiang Pao moves into range and clinches up with Adelhard.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiang Pao's elbow.
Xiang Pao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adelhard backwards.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Adelhard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Adelhard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Adelhard looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD#
Adelhard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard is trying to control. Xiang Pao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adelhard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao is looking to get to half guard.
Xiang Pao is squirming around, avoiding Adelhard's attempts to control the action.
Xiang Pao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Adelhard dominating with strikes here.
Xiang Pao wants to hold on but Adelhard pushes him away.
Bernhard Adelhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adelhard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xiang Pao is looking to escape.
Xiang Pao wants to hold on but Adelhard pushes him away.
Xiang Pao is looking to improve his position but Adelhard isn't that keen on the idea.
Xiang Pao is in a horrible position here. Adelhard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao is squirming around, avoiding Adelhard's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Adelhard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Adelhard counters with a series of strikes. Xiang Pao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adelhard thows a body kick. Xiang Pao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice jab there from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Adelhard avoids it with no problem.
Adelhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Adelhard avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao thumps Adelhard with a low kick.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Adelhard counters with a takedown into side control.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Xiang Pao is working away. #T1#
Xiang Pao wants to control but Adelhard postures up.
Xiang Pao is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Adelhard is really struggling to control Xiang Pao but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Adelhard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adelhard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xiang Pao is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Xiang Pao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adelhard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Adelhard wants to control but Xiang Pao is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Adelhard off the cage and back into range.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Adelhard.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Adelhard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adelhard misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Adelhard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adelhard throws a good cross that connects.
Adelhard swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Adelhard moved away.
Xiang Pao clobbers Adelhard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Adelhard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adelhard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Xiang Pao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xiang Pao lands a left hand.
Adelhard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adelhard has Xiang Pao pressed against the cage, preventing Xiang Pao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adelhard lands with a light punch inside.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao. #BC2#
Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adelhard works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Adelhard swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adelhard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adelhard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiang Pao as he connects with a hook.
Adelhard misses the jab.
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 Bernhard Adelhard.
I think Xiang Pao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
Ascension 0701
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monteban counters with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monteban doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Monteban ducks down to avoid it.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban scoring well with a low kick there.
Monteban misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monteban doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
Monteban just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Monteban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monteban does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Monteban was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monteban with a jab.
Monteban tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteban throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Monteban is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monteban. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
Monteban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Monteban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Monteban's ribcage but misses.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Monteban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Monteban misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monteban.
Monteban goes for a double leg but Xiang Pao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xiang Pao continues to drive forward.
Monteban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monteban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Monteban.
Monteban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monteban walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Monteban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a combination but Monteban avoids it well.
Monteban stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Monteban misses. #T3#
Monteban checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban throws out a powerful jab.
Monteban fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Monteban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monteban blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Monteban counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Monteban's leg but Monteban calmly moves out of range.
Monteban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monteban's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Monteban moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Monteban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monteban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Monteban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monteban down.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Monteban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
As Xiang Pao backs away, Monteban returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monteban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monteban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing. #TD#
Xiang Pao gets caught flat footed, as Monteban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Xiang Pao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monteban is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao gets through Monteban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Monteban breaks the clinch.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Xiang Pao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monteban with a body shot.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monteban's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monteban moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monteban.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Monteban misses the target.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montebans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monteban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monteban.
Monteban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monteban.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monteban.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
Xiang Pao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monteban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
Monteban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monteban lands a slapping body shot.
Monteban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Monteban avoids the punch easily.
Monteban dips to his left and cracks Xiang Pao with an uppercut!#T1#
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
Xiang Pao works over Monteban's head and body with a nice combination.
Monteban throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Monteban backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monteban checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monteban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Monteban closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
Monteban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Xiang Pao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteban throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Monteban shoots in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monteban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monteban.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiang Pao enables Monteban to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiang Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monteban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monteban makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monteban works over Xiang Pao with some ground and pound from guard.
Monteban throws an elbow that misses. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monteban's guard. Nice move by Xiang Pao!#REVB##SUB#
Monteban working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xiang Pao has passed into half guard!
Xiang Pao controlling the pace. #T3#
Xiang Pao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bo Xiang Pao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monteban regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Xiang Pao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monteban on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao looks to land a combination but Monteban avoids it well. #T4#
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Monteban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Monteban saw it coming and moves away.
Monteban throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.#TD#
Monteban shoots in and bounces Xiang Pao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Xiang Pao kicks Monteban off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteban throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monteban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot
and Monteban counters with an outside leg kick.
Monteban throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monteban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monteban. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Monteban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteban loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Monteban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Xiang Pao does no damage.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A jab from Monteban misses.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Monteban's head back.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Monteban.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Xiang Pao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monteban.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Monteban right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Monteban avoids it easily.
Monteban is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monteban lands a jab to the head.
Monteban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Monteban tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monteban checks it well.
Monteban throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monteban's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Monteban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Monteban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteban tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montebans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monteban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Monteban defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Monteban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monteban throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Monteban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Monteban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Monteban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monteban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monteban tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xiang Pao defends well and Monteban ends up having to push Xiang Pao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monteban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monteban 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.
Monteban 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.
Monteban 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 is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monteban with a body shot.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Monteban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao jabs Monteban right on the nose. Monteban blinks but takes it well.
Monteban ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Monteban ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot that snaps Monteban's head back.
Monteban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monteban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monteban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Monteban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Monteban saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Monteban closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monteban lands with a short shot to the head.
Monteban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A victorious Bo Xiang Pao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Ascension 0610
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scissorhands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scissorhands throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Scissorhands saw it coming and moves away.
Scissorhands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xiang Pao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Scissorhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiang Pao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
Scissorhands looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Scissorhands moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Scissorhands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiang Pao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Scissorhands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissorhands scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Scissorhands wants to clinch.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Scissorhands defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands lands a body shot.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Scissorhands off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scissorhands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao jabs Scissorhands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiang Pao rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Scissorhands's front leg.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.#T3#
Scissorhands staying out of range there.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scissorhands at a distance.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Scissorhands releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scissorhands 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.
Scissorhands scores with a nice head shot.
Scissorhands lands a body shot.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scissorhands jabs Xiang Pao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scissorhands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scissorhands delivers a nice body kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Scissorhands seems unphased.
#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiang Pao tries to move into range but Scissorhands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Scissorhands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Scissorhands rushes Xiang Pao and presses him up against the cage.
Scissorhands is working Xiang Pao over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao lands a left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scissorhandss head.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Scissorhands lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Xiang Pao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiang Pao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Scissorhands avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scissorhands looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Xiang Pao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands taking a breather.
Scissorhands tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a left to the head.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Xiang Pao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scissorhands.#BC2#
Scissorhands breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scissorhands lands with a slapping head kick.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Scissorhands off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Scissorhands didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scissorhands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Scissorhands throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scissorhands momentarily.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Scissorhands replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xiang Pao blocks it well.
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Scissorhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scissorhands doesn't seem bothered though.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiang Pao defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Scissorhands. #CL#
Xiang Pao clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands tries a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao is wise to it.
Xiang Pao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands a slapping body shot.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a shot to the body.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scissorhands clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiang Pao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scissorhands's head.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scissorhands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Scissorhands moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands works Xiang Pao's body with a nice hook.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Scissorhands should have avoided that one. #T2#
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scissorhands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scissorhands throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Scissorhands.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scissorhands on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scissorhands.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Some bone on bone action there as Scissorhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Scissorhands scores with a push kick.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scissorhands in his tracks.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiang Pao blocks the leg kick.
Scissorhands does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Scissorhands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scissorhands blocks a jab.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
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 Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
In his post fight interview, Bo Xiang Pao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Ascension 0520
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
Xiang Pao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Unchained moved out of range nicely.
Unchained throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unchained's calf.
Unchained lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Unchained.
A lazy body kick from Unchained
and Xiang Pao counters with an outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unchained.
Unchained lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Unchained misses with a jab to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unchained chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Unchained throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao tried to counter with a leg kick but Unchained avoided it.
Unchained cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao thumps Unchained with a low kick.
Unchained blocks a leg kick.
Unchained 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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unchained moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.#T1#
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Unchained flicks out a counter leg kick but Xiang Pao steps away.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unchained manages to avoid it.
Unchained throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Unchained down with leg kicks.
Unchained misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Unchained sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Unchained checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao punishes Unchained's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao cracks Unchained with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unchained swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Unchained sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Unchained off the cage and back into range.
Unchained jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unchained.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Unchained's leg. Unchained is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unchained on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unchained fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.#T2#
Unchained throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Unchained checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao lands with a shot to the body.
Unchained keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unchained on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Unchained tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Unchained off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Unchained knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Unchained throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking body shot.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unchained sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Unchained moved out of range.#T3#
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Unchained's head back.
Unchained misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao throws a shot to the body.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Unchained's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiang Pao blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Xiang Pao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unchained.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unchained's calf.
Xiang Pao thumps Unchained with a low kick.
Unchained is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Unchained throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Unchained only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Unchained.
Unchained scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unchained takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Unchained's body.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unchained moves away.#T4#
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Unchained's ribcage but misses.
Unchained looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Unchained misses.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Unchained lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Unchained looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Unchained shakes it off.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unchained checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Unchained there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
Unchained swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao 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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Unchained takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Unchained fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Unchained throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unchained getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unchained lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Unchained throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Unchained defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Unchained tries to work over Xiang Pao's front leg with a kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao cracks Unchained with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unchained goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick. #T1#
Unchained jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unchained replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xiang Pao blocks it well.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Unchained misses with a looping right.
Unchained walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Unchained tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unchained throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Unchained throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unchained takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unchained can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Xiang Pao as he connects with a hook.
Unchained connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unchained connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao works Unchained's body with a nice hook.
Unchained throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a left and a right that stings Unchained.
Unchained chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Unchained attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unchained takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
Unchained pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Unchained settles back down.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Unchained counters with a good low kick that Xiang Pao was not able to check.
Unchained takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch
enabling Unchained to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Xiang Pao misses
and Unchained counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unchained checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Unchained only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Unchained takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unchained looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Unchained misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Unchained thinking.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unchained's hands.
Xiang Pao stuns Unchained with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Unchained swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Unchained misses the target.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unchained.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unchained checks a leg kick.
Unchained tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Unchained avoids it.
Jab, jab by Unchained - just one landing.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unchained.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Unchained keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unchained looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Unchained throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unchained walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that second round.
That's time! Xiang Pao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unchained on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Unchained, as that shot connected.
Unchained has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unchained.
Unchained misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Unchained bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unchained throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unchained! But no joy.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Unchained is out of range.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a combination
enabling Unchained to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Unchained checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unchained buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unchained throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Unchained walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unchained goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Unchained has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Unchained and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Unchained throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Unchained might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Xiang Pao has got the better of the exchanges.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unchained. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Unchained saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Unchained scoring well with a low kick there.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Unchained throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Unchained misses the target.
Unchained has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Unchained throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Unchained's legs.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Unchained.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Unchained misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unchained throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Unchained bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unchained's sensitive parts.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unchained.
Unchained takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Unchained misses.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Unchained tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unchained, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unchained throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Xiang Pao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
An inside leg kick from Unchained misses.
Unchained looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Unchained sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks Unchained with a good jab.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Unchained fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Unchained throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unchained takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unchained will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unchained swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiang Pao 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
In his post fight interview, Bo Xiang Pao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Vorster closes the distance and clinches.
Xiang Pao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao prevents the takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorsters head. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.#CL#
Xiang Pao gets tackled into the cage by Vorster. Vorster maintains the clinch. #TD#
Vorster pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Xiang Pao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xiang Pao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Vorster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Xiang Pao doesn't defend quickly enough and Vorster has managed to lock this one up! Can Xiang Pao escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vorster on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Ascension 0218
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Blake misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Xiang Pao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xiang Pao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Blake.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.#T1#
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Blake.
Blake delivers a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Blake down.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Blake shoots in but Xiang Pao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xiang Pao tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Xiang Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard.
Xiang Pao has Blake pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Blake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake. #SUB#
Blake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiang Pao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiang Pao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Blake managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing Xiang Pao from standing up. #T4#
Xiang Pao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake is in close to Xiang Pao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blake wants to control from the top but Xiang Pao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Blake.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Blake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiang Pao can do to turn this around?
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xiang Pao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.#T1#
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Blake.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Blake.
Xiang Pao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blake.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2##TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is trying to control. Xiang Pao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiang Pao is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Xiang Pao tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake 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.
Blake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blake is thwarting Xiang Pao's attempts to control the position.
Blake winds up and cracks Xiang Pao with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Xiang Pao trying to control from the bottom.
Blake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xiang Pao defends it well.
Xiang Pao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao moves into full guard.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position here. #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.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Blake is pushing down on Xiang Pao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xiang Pao is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Blake checks it #TD#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xiang Pao! #ES2#
Xiang Pao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake looks to throw a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake wants to slow Xiang Pao down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
William Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao wants to clinch.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Blake moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.#TD#
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Xiang Pao tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
Xiang Pao keeps trying to improve his position.
Blake working the head with strikes.
Blake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blake wants to control for a moment but Xiang Pao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiang Pao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blake.
Blake misses with a head shot. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Xiang Pao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there. #T4#
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Xiang Pao.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bo Xiang Pao just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Xiang Pao, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Xiang Pao against the cage but Xiang Pao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Blake scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there #TD#
and Blake counters with a single leg into guard. Xiang Pao didn't expect that. #ES2#
Xiang Pao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range. #T2#
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao shapes to counter with a head kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Blake.
#T3#
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake misses with the combination.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
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!
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blake.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake had his way with Bo Xiang Pao in that round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Blake blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xiang Pao pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Blake with an uppercut!#T1#
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Xiang Pao's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiang Pao tries to avoid it.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiang Pao's calf.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.#T3#
Blake looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake cracks Xiang Pao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake lands a front kick.#TD#
Blake drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Xiang Pao flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to full guard.
Blake winds up and cracks Xiang Pao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao gets full guard.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Xiang Pao!#REVB#
Blake is trying to hold Xiang Pao in close to prevent damage but Xiang Pao has managed to pass into half guard.
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 William Blake.
Well Blake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, William Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Iron Tyson with a poor takedown
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Iron Tyson's front leg.
Xiang Pao cracks Iron Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch there but Xiang Pao circles away.
Iron Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Tyson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.#T1#
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Iron Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iron Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Iron Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao sizes up Iron Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iron Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iron Tyson.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.#T3#
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xiang Pao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iron Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao jabs Iron Tyson right on the nose. Iron Tyson blinks but takes it well.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Iron Tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.
Iron Tyson clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
#CL#
Iron Tyson moves into the clinch.
Xiang Pao stalling in the clinch but Iron Tyson improves position.
Iron Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao lands an uppercut.
Iron Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Iron Tyson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson digs a right hand into Xiang Pao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xiang Pao's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Iron Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iron Tyson on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Iron Tyson down with leg kicks.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Iron Tyson's leg. Iron Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Iron Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Iron Tyson seems unphased.
#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson 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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iron Tyson in his tracks.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Iron Tyson.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron Tyson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Iron Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses. #CL#
Iron Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson avoiding damage as Xiang Pao throws knees to the body.
Xiang Pao blocking some punches.
A short left from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson blocking some punches.
Xiang Pao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xiang Pao working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shogun Iron Tyson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Come on Xiang Pao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iron Tyson.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao has a couple of punches blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is looking to control Iron Tyson's arms but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiang Pao has his back to the cage.
Iron Tyson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xiang Pao lands with a left to the head.
Iron Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Still in the clinch, Iron Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xiang Pao gets through Iron Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron Tyson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron Tyson under the eye.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Iron Tyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Iron Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson tries to counter by clinching up but Xiang Pao breaks away and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs.
Xiang Pao defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Iron Tyson's ribs.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.#T1#
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Iron Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiang Pao misses with a series of wild punches.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Iron Tyson's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Iron Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch there but Xiang Pao circles away.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao punishes Iron Tyson's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Xiang Pao cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Iron Tyson misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Xiang Pao misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Xiang Pao is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Bo Xiang Pao's cut even more.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron Tyson finish him?
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao seems to have recovered his senses.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
It looked like Iron Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Iron Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Iron Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Iron Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Xiang Pao controls the action.
Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao is looking to break free of the clinch but Iron Tyson has double underhooks.
Iron Tyson cracks Xiang Pao with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xiang Pao misses the body punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao punishes Iron Tyson's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Iron Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Iron Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Iron Tyson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xiang Pao lands a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson.
A head punch on the inside from Iron Tyson fails to land.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain a safe position but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and turns Xiang Pao into the cage.#T1#
Xiang Pao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iron Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Xiang Pao controls the action.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch.
Iron Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iron Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Iron Tyson avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Xiang Pao is trying to force a seperation but Iron Tyson has the dominant position.
Iron Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iron Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
Xiang Pao blocking some punches.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from Iron Tyson. #T2#
Iron Tyson lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xiang Pao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iron Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Iron Tyson gets a clinch.
Xiang Pao prevents a body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Good body shot from Iron Tyson.
Xiang Pao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiang Pao's elbow. #BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Iron Tyson closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Xiang Pao pushes off an throws an elbow but Iron Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iron Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Iron Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
Xiang Pao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xiang Pao pushes off an throws an elbow but Iron Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
#BC2#
Xiang Pao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Bo Xiang Pao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiang Pao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Iron Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron Tyson tries to avoid it.
Iron Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Iron Tyson misses its target.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron Tyson tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Iron Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron Tyson. That did some damage!#T1#
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Iron Tyson with a nice cross.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Iron Tyson jumps back.
Iron Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Iron Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson is looking for a counter combo.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron Tyson's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Iron Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xiang Pao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it
and Iron Tyson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Xiang Pao! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogun Iron Tyson!
Shogun Iron Tyson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Bo Xiang Pao spoke after the fight, saying 'Good job old fart!'.
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Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Oketch tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Oketch swings widly with a right hand
and Oketch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oketch moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Oketch ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Oketch with an uppercut!
Oketch throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
As Oketch backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oketch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oketch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oketch blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oketch checks a leg kick.
Oketch moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Oketch's ribs.
Oketch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Oketch with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.#T1#
Oketch throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Oketch was well out of range.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oketch throws a body kick that misses.
Oketch ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.
Oketch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oketch lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Oketch ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Oketch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Xiang Pao clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Xiang Pao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xiang Pao lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Oketch manages to break the clinch.
Oketch thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oketch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Oketch didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oketch.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Oketch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiang Pao cracks Oketch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Oketch moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Oketch counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Oketch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oketch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oketch tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Oketch scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Oketch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oketch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Xiang Pao gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Oketch manages to break the clinch.
Oketch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oketch slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Oketch feints a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oketch motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Oketch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Xiang Pao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oketch avoids it.
Oketch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xiang Pao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xiang Pao looking to slow down the pace here.
Xiang Pao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Oketch breaks the clinch.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Oketch as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oketch is able to avoid easily.
Oketch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oketch slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Oketch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oketch takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Oketch. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
Jab from Oketch.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oketch is out of range.
Oketch swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Oketch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Xiang Pao.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Oketch.
Xiang Pao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oketch just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Oketch slips the punch.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Oketch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Oketch's front leg with a kick but Oketch checks it.
It seemed like Oketch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses its target.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Oketch ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Oketch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Oketch rushes Xiang Pao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xiang Pao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xiang Pao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch prevents Xiang Pao from breaking the clinch.
Oketch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oketch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiang Pao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oketch can turn it around.
Xiang Pao looking to slow down the pace here.
Oketch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiang Pao.
Oketch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao has Oketch pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oketch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.#T2#
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Oketch throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Oketch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Oketch settles back down.
Oketch connects with a nice looking jab.
Oketch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oketch scores with a punch to the head.
Xiang Pao walks into a jab.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Oketch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oketch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch. #T3#
Xiang Pao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiang Pao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oketch managing to block the knees to the body from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch on the inside.
Oketch throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
A short right from Xiang Pao on the inside.
Xiang Pao lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Oketch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Oketch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bo Xiang Pao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xiang Pao trying to stall but Oketch improves his position.
A short uppercut from Xiang Pao. #T4#
Xiang Pao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oketch prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao taking a breather.
Xiang Pao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oketch up against the cage.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch blocks an elbow strike from Xiang Pao.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Oketch misses with the head strike.
Xiang Pao lands an uppercut.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Oketch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Oketch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xiang Pao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oketch's best efforts.#ES#
Xiang Pao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Xiang Pao lands a nice hook to Oketch's body. Oketch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
Oketch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Oketch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oketch's corner calls for a 1-2. Oketch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Oketch checks it.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Oketch avoids the punch easily.
Oketch with a hook.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Oketch moves out of range.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
#T1#
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Oketch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oketch. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Oketch to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Oketch moved out of range.
Oketch throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Oketch's head but Oketch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oketch lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oketch with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oketch, as that shot connected.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Oketch. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
Oketch shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oketch lands a body shot.
Oketch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Oketch backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oketch slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
A little jabbing left from Oketch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Oketch moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Oketch slips the punch.
Oketch scores with a body shot.
Oketch tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Oketch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oketch.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oketch misses with the combination.
#T3#
Oketch blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
Oketch looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oketch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oketch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Oketch checks it
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Oketch moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Oketch down. #CL#
Xiang Pao moves into the clinch.
Oketch misses with some punches.
#BC#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Xiang Pao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Oketch is out of range.
Oketch pushes Xiang Pao away with a front kick.
Oketch moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Oketch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oketch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Xiang Pao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oketch. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Oketch moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oketch moves away.
Xiang Pao cracks Oketch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
Oketch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oketch scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Oketch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oketch moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oketch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Oketch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oketch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Oketch ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Oketch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vincent Oketch just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Oketch was well out of range.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao sizes up Oketch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
A shot to the body from Xiang Pao misses
and Oketch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oketch throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Oketch only half commits.
Oketch throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oketch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Oketch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oketch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xiang Pao blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao lands with a light punch inside.
Xiang Pao is looking to control Oketch's arms but Oketch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiang Pao has his back to the cage.
Xiang Pao working aggressively here.
Oketch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land. #T1#
Oketch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Oketch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oketch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Oketch counters with a nice body shot.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oketch's calf.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice body punch.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oketch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oketch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oketch staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oketch.#CL#
Xiang Pao pushes Oketch up against the cage in a clinch.
Oketch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Oketch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lands with a light punch inside.
Oketch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiang Pao can't find room to land a body shot as Oketch controls the action.
Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage. #BC#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Oketch is predictable there
and Xiang Pao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Oketch throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Oketch is out of range.
Oketch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
Oketch jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Oketch's shoulder, as Oketch tries to avoid the shot.
Oketch checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oketch can pounce on him.
Oketch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Oketch swinging wildly here.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Oketch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oketch.
Oketch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oketch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Oketch.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oketch.
Xiang Pao sets himself, and Oketch steps forward looking for the clinch! Xiang Pao avoids it this time.
Oketch scores with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Oketch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oketch checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oketch.
Oketch connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Oketch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oketch scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Xiang Pao moves into the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Oketch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Oketch counters with a single leg into guard. Xiang Pao didn't expect that.
Oketch trying to control but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Xiang Pao wants to control but Oketch passes easily into half guard.
Oketch is nestled in close to Xiang Pao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oketch in particular looking to stall.
Oketch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xiang Pao's head.
Oketch trying to control from half guard but Xiang Pao is working away. #T1#
Oketch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oketch is looking to stall here but Xiang Pao recovers full guard.
Xiang Pao looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiang Pao, not yet. #ES#
Xiang Pao kicks Oketch off and gets to his feet.
Oketch looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Xiang Pao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Oketch blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiang Pao blocks the leg kick.
Oketch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Oketch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oketch is defended easily by Xiang Pao.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oketch tries for a takedown but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Oketch checks it #TD2#
and Oketch counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard.
Vincent Oketch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oketch postures up in Xiang Pao's guard and throws a big left but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xiang Pao wants to sweep here but Oketch controlling him for the moment.
Xiang Pao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vincent Oketch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Oketch preventing the sweep.
Oketch is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiang Pao has wrist control.
Oketch cracks Xiang Pao with a solid left hand.
Oketch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oketch is in close to Xiang Pao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oketch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oketch throws a strike but Xiang Pao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Xiang Pao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Oketch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiang Pao defends well.#SUB2#
Oketch has his foot on Xiang Pao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xiang Pao works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Oketch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xiang Pao defends it easily.#SUB2#
Oketch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oketch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xiang Pao content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oketch is looking for a triangle but Xiang Pao pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Oketch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiang Pao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Bo Xiang Pao 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.
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Event:
Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Guzman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guzman.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guzman throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Guzman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Guzman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Guzman's ribs.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Guzman down.
Guzman tries to land a leg kick but Xiang Pao saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Guzman off balance momentarily.
Guzman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xiang Pao under the eye.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guzman lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Guzman finds it's target.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guzman tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Guzman misses.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Guzman throws a shot to the body.
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guzman wants to slow Xiang Pao down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guzman.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Guzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guzman misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Guzman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Guzman.
Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Guzman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.#T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Guzman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Guzman.
Guzman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Guzman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Guzman off balance momentarily.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Guzman checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the leg kick from Guzman.
Guzman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Guzman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Guzman looks for the body kick but Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Guzman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guzman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy body kick from Guzman
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Guzman avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Guzman as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guzman counters with a straight right hand.
Guzman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Guzman blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guzman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiang Pao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guzman - the referee stops the clock and Xiang Pao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guzman. Xiang Pao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guzman tries to land a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Guzman was not able to check.
Guzman misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Guzman slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Guzman misses the target.
Guzman thuds a left hand into Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guzman.
Guzman misses with a kick to the body.
Guzman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Guzman.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Guzman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Guzman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman cracks Xiang Pao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guzman lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao defending well as Guzman loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao motions for Guzman to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a series of punches but Guzman moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guzman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Guzman counters with an outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Guzman jumps back.
Guzman is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Xiang Pao.
Guzman misses the jab.
Guzman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Guzman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
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!
Guzman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Guzman seems unphased.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Guzman avoids it easily.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Guzman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Guzman is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guzman.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xiang Pao lands a slapping body shot.
Guzman tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiang Pao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Guzman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guzman scrambles back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Guzman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Guzman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiang Pao is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Guzman 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.
Guzman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Guzman lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Guzman moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guzman walks into a left hand. #T2#
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guzman throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xiang Pao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guzman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Guzman.
Guzman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Guzman's front leg.
Xiang Pao lunges at Guzman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guzman's hand.
Guzman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guzman is able to avoid easily.
Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Guzman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xiang Pao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guzman is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A cross from Guzman lands.
Guzman moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Guzman tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guzman lands a front kick.
Guzman throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick from Guzman.
Xiang Pao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guzman tries to land a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guzman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Guzman settles back down.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guzman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Guzman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guzman momentarily.
That kick from Guzman tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Guzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guzman looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Guzman needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Guzman as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guzman.
Guzman backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao stuns Guzman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Guzman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guzman 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 is looking to chop away at Guzman's legs.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Guzman avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiang Pao to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guzman.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick
and Guzman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Guzman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Guzman throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Guzman saw it coming and moves away.
Guzman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Guzman off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Guzman off the cage and back into range.
Guzman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.#T1#
Xiang Pao walks into a jab.
Guzman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiang Pao tests Guzman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Guzman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guzman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guzman.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guzman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guzman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.#T2#
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guzman.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guzman misses with a looping left.
Guzman connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
Guzman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guzman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a double jab.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Guzman lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao jabs Guzman right on the nose. Guzman blinks but takes it well.
Guzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Guzman misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Guzman blocks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guzman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Guzman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiang Pao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guzman.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to Guzman's midsection.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guzman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Guzman's head but Guzman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guzman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Guzman walks into a jab.
Guzman looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Guzman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Xiang Pao takes the fight into the clinch.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Guzman controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guzman struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
Guzman has had enough of the clinch but Xiang Pao keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Guzman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Guzman's belly button to the back.
Guzman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guzman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Guzman's knee but Guzman avoids it well.
Guzman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guzman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guzman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guzman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Guzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guzman down.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Guzman's front leg with a kick but Guzman checks it.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Guzman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guzman on the side of the head.
Guzman moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Guzman scores with a jab.#T1#
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guzman checks it well.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Guzman's legs.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guzman throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guzman swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guzman tries to work over Xiang Pao's front leg with a kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guzman on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Guzman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guzman throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Guzman moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guzman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Guzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Guzman tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Guzman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guzman throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Guzman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guzman throws a leg kick which misses Xiang Pao's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiang Pao tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guzman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Guzman staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Guzman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws a shot to the body.
Guzman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Guzman.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guzman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guzman checks a leg kick.
Guzman blocks a low kick nicely.
Guzman cracks Xiang Pao with a good jab.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao is looking to clinch. #T4#
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guzman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Guzman.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiang Pao blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xiang Pao jabs Guzman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Guzman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guzman checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Guzman lands with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Guzman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's time! Guzman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Guzman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guzman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Guzman avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Guzman misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
Guzman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao catches Guzman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guzman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiang Pao.#T1#
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guzman moves away.
Guzman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guzman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guzman throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guzman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guzman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guzman needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Guzman down with leg kicks.
Guzman connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
An inside leg kick lands from Guzman.
Dzuzaska Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Guzman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guzman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guzman. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guzman is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guzman.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman misses with a kick to the body.
Guzman takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Guzman steps away.
Xiang Pao clobbers Guzman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Guzman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Guzman throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guzman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guzman 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 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guzman can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Guzman.
A punch combination from Guzman misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao takes one to the side of the head.
Guzman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Guzman blocks it.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guzman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Guzman seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guzman cracks Xiang Pao with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiang Pao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Bo Xiang Pao took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '23 year old and already champ in an elite org, baaaaaamm!'.
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Event:
Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Wills lands a jab-cross combination.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wills darts in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao gets double underhooks and turns Wills into the cage.
Wills moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wills throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xiang Pao.
Wills misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wills takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but Xiang Pao shows good takedown defense.
Wills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Wills avoids it easily.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Wills moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills is just out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Wills was not able to check.
We've been hearing reports that Wills has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Wills throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wills.
Wills darts in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao gets double underhooks and turns Wills into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Wills avoids the punch easily.
Wills throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiang Pao's head backwards.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Wills moved out of range.
Wills throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wills at a distance.
Wills throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Wills was not able to check. #T2#
A lazy left from Wills finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Wills's ribs.
Wills takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wills blocks a leg kick.
Wills throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wills doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Wills shakes it off.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Wills.
Wills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills.
Wills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Wills loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wills. That did some damage!
Wills closes the distance and clinches up with Xiang Pao, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes Xiang Pao against the cage but Xiang Pao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Wills swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wills takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Wills scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Wills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to Wills's midsection.
Wills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Xiang Pao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Xiang Pao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wills has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Wills has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xiang Pao uses from the top position. #T4#
Xiang Pao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Xiang Pao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Wills's leg. Wills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wills walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Wills moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
Wills throws a big shot that misses.
Wills fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Wills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Wills.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Wills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wills.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Wills swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Wills sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Wills.
Wills takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiang Pao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills moves away.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Wills tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Wills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Wills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wills's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Wills's leg but Wills calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Wills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wills feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Wills lands.
Wills scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wills throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl out of it but Wills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wills looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wills takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Wills blocks the low kick.
Wills feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Wills checks it #TD#
and Wills counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wills.
Wills trying to control but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Wills tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard. #T3##ES2#
Xiang Pao has his feet on Wills's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wills avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Wills tries to counter with a takedown but Xiang Pao is quick to defend against it.
Xiang Pao thumps Wills with a low kick.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Wills moves his leg out of the way.
Wills with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Wills down.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
Wills clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Wills's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wills momentarily.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Wills.
Wills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao lands a nice hook to Wills's body. Wills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Wills swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Wills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Wills.
Xiang Pao keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao is refusing to be controlled, as Wills sits in half guard.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wills moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
Xiang Pao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wills stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wills is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Wills misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Wills was well out of range.
Wills appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Wills.
Wills tries to work over Xiang Pao's front leg with a kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Wills just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wills throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.#T1#
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Wills's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills tries to avoid it.
Wills drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wills misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wills misses with a double jab.
Wills throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Wills shakes it off.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Wills looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wills's knee momentarily.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Wills is out of range.
Wills was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Wills avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Wills's front leg with a kick but Wills checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Xiang Pao. No joy for Wills on that attempt.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Wills loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Good shot there by Wills.
Xiang Pao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xiang Pao wants it to stay on the feet.
Wills 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 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Wills's belly button to the back.
Wills pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Wills settles back down.
Wills throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Wills misses with a hook.
Wills shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Xiang Pao motions for Wills to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Wills misses the shot to the body.
Wilson Wills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wills delivers a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Wills's legs.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Wills's ribs.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the nose.
Wills blocks a low kick nicely.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Wills throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily. #T4#
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Wills.
Wills moves out of range as Xiang Pao throws a body kick.
Wills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills dives in and grabs Xiang Pao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao pushes down on Wills's head and hops out.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Wills's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Wills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but Xiang Pao shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wills throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills.
Wills changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GKNY 96 - Durden vs Kinshaw
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Griffin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffin off the cage and back into range.
Griffin slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiang Pao is controlling Griffin's posture.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xiang Pao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Xiang Pao in his guard.#REVB#
Xiang Pao prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiang Pao won't allow Griffin to sweep him here. #T2#
Xiang Pao controlling from the top position.
Xiang Pao postures up.
Xiang Pao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xiang Pao trying to move into half guard but instead Griffin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Griffin won't allow Xiang Pao to sweep him here.
Xiang Pao keeps trying to improve his position.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin 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.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Xiang Pao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard. #REVB#
Xiang Pao is fighting to break Griffin's control of his arms but Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xiang Pao showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Xiang Pao scores with a three punch combo!
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griffin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Xiang Pao cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffin checks it well.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Griffin down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiang Pao enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiang Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xiang Pao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Xiang Pao in his guard.#REVB#
Xiang Pao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Xiang Pao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xiang Pao is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Xiang Pao has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Well, if Xiang Pao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Xiang Pao wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xiang Pao not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiang Pao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Griffin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Xiang Pao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Xiang Pao. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
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! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiang Pao but Xiang Pao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin 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.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Xiang Pao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin dives in and grabs Xiang Pao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiang Pao jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin shoots in but Xiang Pao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Griffin moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Griffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.#T2#
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffin is wise to it.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a right hand.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Xiang Pao is quick to defend against it.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Xiang Pao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ronald Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Griffin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffin scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffin throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heiluu.
Xiang Pao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Heiluu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiang Pao doesn't seem phased though.
Heiluu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Heiluu counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao walks into a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Xiang Pao drives through and clinches with Heiluu against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heiluu jumps guard but Xiang Pao stands there with Heiluu around his waist. Heiluu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heiluu jumps guard but Xiang Pao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xiang Pao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiang Pao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bo Xiang Pao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heiluu. #T1#
Heiluu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xiang Pao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiang Pao working aggressively here.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiang Pao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heiluu jumps guard but Xiang Pao stands there with Heiluu around his waist. Heiluu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Heiluu successfully pulls guard.
Xiang Pao preventing the sweep.
Xiang Pao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heiluu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heiluu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xiang Pao controls the pace.
Xiang Pao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Heiluu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Heiluu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heiluu is trying to get back to full guard.
Xiang Pao wants to stand up but Heiluu is controlling the position.
Heiluu is pressing down on Xiang Pao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Heiluu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiang Pao defends well.
Heiluu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Heiluu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiang Pao is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heiluu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Heiluu working for submissions but it's allowed Xiang Pao to get to half guard.
Heiluu is looking to get back to full guard here but Xiang Pao has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heiluu being controlled for a moment.
Xiang Pao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Heiluu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiang Pao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiang Pao just content to control the position.
Heiluu is looking for a sweep.
Heiluu is trying to work for a sweep but Xiang Pao has mounted him!
Heiluu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xiang Pao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Heiluu is desperately trying to improve his position but Xiang Pao has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiang Pao controlling the position easily from mount.
Heiluu is looking to improve his position but Xiang Pao isn't that keen on the idea.
Heiluu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xiang Pao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xiang Pao continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
That's time! Xiang Pao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Heiluu feints the counter takedown.
Heiluu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heiluu. Heiluu obviously looking to wear him down.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heiluu moves away.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Heiluu.
Cassit Heiluu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heiluu moves away.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Heiluu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heiluu is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu with a nice cross.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Heiluu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heiluu throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Heiluu throws a leg kick
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heiluu can do to turn this around?
Heiluu lands with a cross.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Heiluu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Heiluu misses with a body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Heiluu checks a leg kick.
Heiluu misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heiluu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Heiluu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Heiluu.
Heiluu throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao stuffs the takedown attempt from Heiluu. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Heiluu moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Heiluu.
Heiluu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Heiluu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Heiluu is rocked!#T3#
Xiang Pao cracks Heiluu with a hook to the temple - Heiluu is on wobbly legs here! Xiang Pao swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Heiluu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Xiang Pao wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Billings if he has to take too many more of those.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Billings throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xiang Pao.
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.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Billings's defenses.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Billings.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Billings avoids it easily.
Billings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao connects with a high kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Billings throws a leg kick that misses.
Billings misses with a head kick.
Billings scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Billings turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Billings counters with a low kick, right behind Xiang Pao 's knee.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Billings checks it
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Billings.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings lands a head kick!
Billings lands with a kick to the temple. Xiang Pao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiang Pao is looking to clinch but Billings is avoiding it.
Billings throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking body shot.
Billings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Xiang Pao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Billings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Billings tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses
and Billings counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Billings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiang Pao - that will leave a mark!
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiang Pao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billings scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a push kick but Billings slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Billings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Billings lands a body shot.
#T4#
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!
Billings lands with a cross.
Billings stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billings throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Billings as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Billings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik Billings 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#
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Billings lands a nice shot to the body.
Billings takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Nice jab there from Billings.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Billings moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
Billings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billings backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Billings tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Billings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Billings.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Billings was not able to check.
Billings takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Billings backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Billings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Billings misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Billings scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.#T2#
Xiang Pao lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao.
Billings lands a nice hook to Xiang Pao's body. Xiang Pao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Billings misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Billings.
Billings misses with a body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with an outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billings's calf.
Billings misses with a hook.
Billings throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malik Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Billings swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Billings.
Xiang Pao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Billings is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Billings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Billings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Billings attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billings lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick
and Billings makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Billings moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Billings throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Billings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Malik Billings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Billings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billings lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Billings blocks the body kick.
Billings misses with a two punch combination.
Billings connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Billings as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
And Xiang Pao responds with a good body kick, but Billings manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Billings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Billings cracks a nice hook into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Billings cracks Xiang Pao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks for the body kick but Billings saw that one coming.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billings's head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Billings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Billings cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
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!
Billings takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Billings works Xiang Pao's body with a nice hook.
Billings throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Billings will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billings feints and then cracks Xiang Pao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiang Pao down.
Billings blocks a leg kick.
Billings lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Billings throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Billings.
Billings slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billings counters with a big head kick but Xiang Pao shrugs it off.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Billings moved away.
Xiang Pao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Billings lands with a shot to the body.
Billings avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billings lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billings.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick
and Billings counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Billings.
Billings lands a jab to the nose.
Malik Billings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Billings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billings 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Billings!
Malik Billings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bo Xiang Pao spoke after the fight, saying '"Congratulations to my opponent today. He was clearly the better man. I only hope I've done enough to continue to fight for the Bwang Jong Tribe??" The camera pans to the front row of seats cage-side, where Bwang Jong Sr himself sits, arms folded, stony faced.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryan tries to clinch
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao connects with a high kick.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bo Xiang Pao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bryan.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross. #ROC#
Bryan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bryan flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bryan is out cold! Xiang Pao holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Xiang Pao!
A relieved looking Bo Xiang Pao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Daniel Bryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Xiang Pao as Guts shoots in.
Guts ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Guts moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao tries to land a front kick but Guts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Guts has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guts.
Xiang Pao cracks Guts with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Guts is just out of range.
Guts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guts ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao. #T1#
Guts checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Guts wants to counter with a clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him away.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Guts moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guts is able to avoid easily.
Guts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xiang Pao sprawls well. Xiang Pao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guts gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Guts wants to counter with a clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him away.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Guts with an uppercut!#T2#
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Guts avoids it.
Guts wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position.
Sloppy strikes from Xiang Pao. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Guts blocks the leg kick.
Guts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a head shot.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Guts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Guts slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guts's calf.
Guts moves forwards but Xiang Pao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Guts 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.
Guts blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guts checks a leg kick.
Guts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao tries to land a front kick but Guts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xiang Pao.
Guts misses the shot to the body.
Guts tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves away
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Xiang Pao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guts.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Guts's knee but Guts avoids it well.
Xiang Pao misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
Guts shoots in but no luck this time.
Guts checks a leg kick nicely.
Guts wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xiang Pao.
Guts checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guts blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xiang Pao. Guts shrugs it off though.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao sets himself, and Guts steps forward looking for the clinch! Xiang Pao avoids it this time.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Guts's head but Guts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guts fails with a takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bo Xiang Pao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miura Guts.#T2#
Guts moves out of range as Xiang Pao throws a body kick.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guts moves out of range of the body kick from Xiang Pao.
Guts wants to counter with a clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him away.
Xiang Pao keeps Guts at a distance using the push kick.
Xiang Pao lands a body shot.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Guts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl out of it but Guts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xiang Pao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Guts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao slaps away a takedown attempt from Guts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the nose.
Guts tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guts wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Guts wants to counter with a clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him away.
Xiang Pao lands a high kick!
#T4#
A lazy left from Xiang Pao finds it's target.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Guts as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guts is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Guts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guts avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Guts down.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Guts avoids it.
Guts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xiang Pao as he jumps to the side.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Guts is just out of range.
Guts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Guts tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Guts avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Guts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Guts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guts slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiang Pao - that will leave a mark!
Guts defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Guts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guts checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Guts tries to counter with a clinch but Xiang Pao shakes him off and moves away.
Miura Guts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guts avoids a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guts dodges the punch combination from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Guts moves out of range.
Xiang Pao sets himself, and Guts steps forward looking for the clinch! Xiang Pao avoids it this time.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Guts slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Guts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guts can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
A clash of legs there as Guts blocks the low kick.
Guts checks the leg kick.
Guts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guts somewhat.
Xiang Pao sizes up Guts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Xiang Pao leaves Guts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bo Xiang Pao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miura Guts.
Xiang Pao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Guts avoids it.
Guts avoids a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guts. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Guts misses with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Guts 's knee.
Guts walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Guts shoots in for a takedown but Xiang Pao shows good takedown defense.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Guts.
Guts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Guts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Guts moves out of range.
Guts wants to counter with a clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him away.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guts or perhaps it was just good defense by Xiang Pao, which made it look bad.
Miura Guts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guts takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiang Pao 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 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Our winner, Bo Xiang Pao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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