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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nakanishi looking to score a takedown here. Xueliang is defending well but Nakanishi drives through and ends up in Xueliang's guard.
Xueliang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanishi looking to pass the guard.
Nakanishi advances to half guard.
Nakanishi drops an elbow to the side of Xueliang's head.
Nakanishi is nestled in close to Xueliang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakanishi stalling.
Nakanishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xueliang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakanishi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakanishi is taking a breather. Xueliang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nakanishi is pressing down on Xueliang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xueliang is holding on for now. #T1#
Nakanishi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nakanishi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakanishi 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.
Nakanishi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xueliang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xueliang trying to control here.
Nakanishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakanishi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakanishi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Nakanishi punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Ding Xueliang has been cut.
Nakanishi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Xueliang wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nakanishi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
An out of breath Gaku Nakanishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Xueliang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Xueliang gets a clinch.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Xueliang jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Xueliang looking for a sweep. Not yet Xueliang, not yet.
Xueliang is adopting a defensive guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Xueliang trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Thompson trying to control but Xueliang is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xueliang holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Xueliang keeps moving.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xueliang's head.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson trying to control but Xueliang is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xueliang trying to control the position here.
Xueliang doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Xueliang sprawls well.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Xueliang.
Thompson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Xueliang blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Xueliang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xueliang is defending well.
Ding Xueliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Thompson.#TD#
Xueliang successfully pulls guard.
Xueliang has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Xueliang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Xueliang has his feet on Thompson's thighs here. He's pushed Thompson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thompson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ding Xueliang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Pinezka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xueliang manages to avoid it.
Xueliang ducks under a wild hook from Pinezka.#CL2#
Xueliang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Xueliang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Xueliang clinches.
Pinezka can't break the clinch.
Xueliang lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Artur Pinezka has been cut.
Xueliang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pinezka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinezka blocks a head kick by Xueliang.
Xueliang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinezka sprawls well. Pinezka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xueliang gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Xueliang forces Pinezka back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Xueliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinezka lands a glancing blow to the side of Xueliang's head.
Pinezka scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinezka digs a good body shot into Xueliang's ribs.#T1#
Pinezka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Artur Pinezka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xueliang slips a jab from Pinezka.
Pinezka misses the jab.
Xueliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinezka.
Xueliang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xueliang moves away from the strike by Pinezka.
Xueliang avoids the body shot from Pinezka.
Pinezka scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Xueliang closes the distance and clinches.
Xueliang can't get the takedown.
Artur Pinezka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ding Xueliang.
Pinezka is trying to break the clinch but Xueliang has him pressed against the cage.
Xueliang keeps control of Pinezka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xueliang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinezka or not.
Pinezka is looking to break free of the clinch but Xueliang has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Xueliang.
#BC2#
Xueliang manages to break the clinch.
Pinezka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Xueliang slips a straight right by Pinezka.
Pinezka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xueliang.
Pinezka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Xueliang clinches up with Pinezka and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinezka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xueliang has him pressed against the cage.
Xueliang presses Pinezka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinezka is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Xueliang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xueliang slips a straight right by Pinezka.
Xueliang's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xueliang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Pinezka. Beautiful body shot.
Pinezka lunges at Xueliang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xueliang's hand. #TD2#
Xueliang gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Xueliang is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Xueliang passes to full mount!
Xueliang controlling from the full mount. #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.
It looks like Xueliang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Xueliang stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ding Xueliang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artur Pinezka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xueliang.
Xueliang walks into a left hand.
Xueliang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pinezka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ding Xueliang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Xueliang closes the distance and clinches.
Pinezka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xueliang has Pinezka pressed against the cage, preventing Pinezka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xueliang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xueliang controlling the action here for a moment.
Pinezka working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Xueliang has Pinezka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Xueliang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pinezka tumbling to the mat - Xueliang dives into Pinezka's guard.
Xueliang sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Xueliang forces his way into half guard.
Xueliang passes the guard and advances to mount!
Xueliang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Xueliang looking to isolate an arm here. Pinezka doesn't see it coming and as Xueliang extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Xueliang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ding Xueliang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Xueliang clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xueliang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xueliang is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Xueliang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Hogan wants to control from the top but Xueliang keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xueliang's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xueliang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Xueliang drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
#TD#
Hogan jumps guard.
Xueliang wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Hogan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xueliang throws an elbow that misses. Hogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xueliang's guard. Nice move by Hogan!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan trying to control but Xueliang is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Xueliang can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xueliang is refusing to be controlled, as Hogan sits in half guard.
Xueliang wants to get back to full guard.
Xueliang is refusing to be controlled, as Hogan sits in half guard. #T3#
Hogan misses with a head shot. Xueliang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xueliang keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Xueliang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xueliang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Xueliang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hogan pushes Xueliang up against the cage in a clinch.
Xueliang wants a takedown.
Hogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xueliang walks away with a smile on his face. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ding Xueliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xueliang misses with a wild combination.
Xueliang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Xueliang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Xueliang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xueliang.
Xueliang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hogan stalling in the clinch but Xueliang improves position.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hogan misses with a knee to the head.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Xueliang won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Xueliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xueliang leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Hogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Xueliang stalling.
#BC#
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Hogan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xueliang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Xueliang isn't so interested in that idea.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Xueliang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xueliang has managed to get both his arms back between Hogan's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Hogan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Xueliang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hogan, up you get!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xueliang sprawls well. Xueliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xueliang as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xueliang slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xueliang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hogan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hogan is looking to clinch.
Hogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xueliang is fending him off so far but Hogan persists. Nope, Xueliang circles away and we're back to standing.
Xueliang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xueliang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Xueliang closes the distance and clinches.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Xueliang is trying to trip Hogan. He has hold of a leg but Hogan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Xueliang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Xueliang pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xueliang not doing much here.
Xueliang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hogan! #T4#
Hogan tries to lock up and control but Xueliang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hogan taking shots to the head.
Hogan regains half guard.
Hogan punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Xueliang content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Xueliang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xueliang sprawls well. Xueliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Xueliang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Xueliang tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan counters with a left and a right that stings Xueliang.
Hogan swings for the body but Xueliang moves out of range.
Hogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xueliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xueliang moves out of range of the body kick.
As Hogan backs off Xueliang throws a huge counter combo but Hogan manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Xueliang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan throws a series of punches but Xueliang avoids them all with ease.
Xueliang throws a counter combo.#CL#
Hogan clinches up with Xueliang and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Xueliang breaks from the clinch.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xueliang circles away.
Xueliang slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Xueliang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xueliang lands in his opponent's guard.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Xueliang controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan wants to control the position but Xueliang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Xueliang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogan trying to control here.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Hogan is defending against the submission attempts here by Xueliang.
Xueliang is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Xueliang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Xueliang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hogan wants to control but Xueliang is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hogan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xueliang scores with a hook.#CL#
Hogan has managed to clinch.
Xueliang tries for a takedown but Hogan manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ding Xueliang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xueliang 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ding Xueliang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Towns scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Xueliang - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Xueliang.
Xueliang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Towns.
A punch combination from Towns misses.
Xueliang walks into a straight right hand from Towns.
Some wild striking there from Xueliang.
Towns misses with the combination.
Towns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Towns does no damage.
Xueliang wants to counter with a clinch but Towns pushes him away.
Towns works over Xueliang's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Ding Xueliang has been cut.
Towns misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Xueliang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xueliang stops a takedown attempt from Towns.
#T1#
Towns blocks an elbow strike.
Xueliang gets through Towns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xueliang jumps guard but Towns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Xueliang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Xueliang clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Xueliang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Xueliang keeping moving, preventing Towns from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Xueliang kicks Towns off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Xueliang drives through with a takedown into Towns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Towns has his foot on Xueliang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xueliang works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xueliang wants to control from the top but Towns keeps moving.
Xueliang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Towns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Towns wants to stand but Xueliang is controlling the position.
Towns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xueliang is one step ahead there.
Xueliang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Towns is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Towns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xueliang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Xueliang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Towns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xueliang has managed to get both his arms back between Towns's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Xueliang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xueliang throwing strikes but missing.
Xueliang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Xueliang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Towns is keeping the position for now.
Towns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Towns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xueliang's guard. #REVR#
Xueliang is pulling down on Towns's head. It's preventing any offense from Towns, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Towns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xueliang's guard.
Xueliang keeping full guard, as Towns tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xueliang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Towns 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.
Towns tries to stand but Xueliang is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Towns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Bradley Towns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ding Xueliang'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.
#R2#
Towns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xueliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Towns.
Xueliang with the counter takedown but Towns avoids it easily.
Xueliang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Towns tries to sprawl but Xueliang drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Towns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Towns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xueliang circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Xueliang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Towns!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Towns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Towns tries to improve position but can't.
Towns is not content to let Xueliang control the position.
Towns wants to control but Xueliang postures up.#T1#
Towns holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Xueliang controls the position.
Towns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Towns decides to stand up.
Towns throws a lazy right hand but Xueliang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley Towns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Towns lands a really nice looking cross but Xueliang seems unphased.
Towns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xueliang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by Xueliang.
#TD2#
Xueliang drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Towns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xueliang is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xueliang trying to control the position from guard on top but Towns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Towns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Xueliang stopping the sweep attempt from Towns.#SUB#
Xueliang is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Towns has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Xueliang is looking to defend but Towns has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Xueliang! Towns pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Xueliang taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bradley Towns!
An out of breath Bradley Towns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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