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Event:
TIT 35 - Riberio v Jaa
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hitta throws a front kick that sends Cheng stumbling back into the cage.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Hitta misses with a leg kick.
Cheng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hitta takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hitta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheng keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheng attempts a counter takedown but Hitta avoids it well and moves away.
Hitta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheng.
Hitta tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitta shoots for a takedown but Cheng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitta is fending him off so far but Cheng persists. Nope, Hitta circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheng as he avoids it easily.
Hitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitta tries to clinch #TD#
and Cheng counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hitta!
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!
Hitta is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hitta manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheng prevents Hitta from standing back up.
Cheng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hitta's head.
Hitta moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cheng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hitta wants to get back to his feet but Cheng is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hitta throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheng's guard. #REVB#
Hitta throws a strike but Cheng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cheng working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitta's head.
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cheng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.
Hitta 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.
Cheng throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheng with a nice head shot there.
Hitta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cheng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cheng keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hitta's head.#T3#
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.
Cheng connects with a couple of short punches.
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.
Cheng distracts Hitta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cheng lands a couple of elbows.
Cheng 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.
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.
Cheng postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cheng with a nice head shot there.
Cheng working some strikes from top position.
Cheng connects with a couple of short punches.
Cheng is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Cheng throwing strikes but missing.
Cheng cracks Hitta with a solid left hand.
Cheng lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cheng scoring with some ground and pound.
Cheng lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Hitta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cheng's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been informed that Hitta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cheng postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cheng makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cheng content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pai Cheng 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##TD#
Cheng dives in and scores a takedown into Hitta's guard.
Hitta working a defensive guard here.
Hitta wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cheng throwing strikes but missing.
Hitta working a defensive guard here.
Cheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hitta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheng lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Cheng scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cheng cracks Hitta with a solid left hand.
Cheng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cheng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheng scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cheng's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cheng postures up.
Cheng throws an elbow that misses. Hitta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cheng's guard. Nice move by Hitta!#REVB#
Cheng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitta throws an elbow that misses. Cheng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitta's guard. Nice move by Cheng!#REVR#
Cheng throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Cheng landing with the ground and pound.
Cheng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitta wants to get back to his feet but Cheng is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hitta has control of Cheng's left arm, preventing Cheng from doing any damage.
Cheng is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitta has wrist control.
Cheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cheng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pai Cheng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hitta controls Cheng momentarily but Cheng frees himself.
Cheng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheng working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitta's head.
Hitta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheng is working Hitta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cheng with a nice head shot there.
Cheng is working Hitta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Hitta is rocked!
Cheng loads up on a big left hand. Hitta felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cheng looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hitta can't hide his disappointment, as Cheng celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pai Cheng!
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Event:
TIT - 26 Booker v Baby
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Owen tests Cheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Owen scores with a hook to the body. Cheng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Owen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Owen pushes Cheng away with a front kick.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Pai Cheng has been cut.
Owen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cheng misses with a double jab
and Owen counters with a solid body kick.
Cheng looks winded!
Owen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owen as he avoids it easily.
Owen lands a nice hook to Cheng's body. Cheng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Owen lands a nice hook to Cheng's body. Cheng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cheng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owen can pounce on him.
Owen punishes Cheng's body with a nice straight punch.
Owen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Owen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cheng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Owen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owen lands a slapping body shot.
Owen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Pai Cheng's cut even more.
Owen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Owen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cheng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cheng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2##KD#
Owen cracks Cheng with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Owen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cheng to stand back up!
Cheng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owen counters with a big left hand that crumples Cheng! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Owen!
A very excited looking James Owen 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:
TIT 18 - Guy v Tafani
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Haymon.
Cheng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haymon defends it nicely.
Haymon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cheng takes one on the button.
Haymon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Pai Cheng has been cut.
Cheng shoots in looking for a takedown but Haymon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haymon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haymon cracks Cheng with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Haymon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cheng sprawling to the canvas! Cheng rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Haymon finish 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!
Haymon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Haymon cracks Cheng with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cheng looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Haymon finish him?
#ROC2#
Cheng is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Haymon engages and cracks Cheng with a massive lead left hook - Cheng tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Haymon is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hulk has managed to clinch.
Hulk wants to take the fight to the mat but Cheng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hulk has had enough of the clinch but Cheng keeps him there for the moment.
Cheng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hulk pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Cheng shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hulk's guard.#ES2#
Hulk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cheng off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cheng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulk tries to buck Cheng off but Cheng is having none of it.
Hulk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cheng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk dodges the ground and pound from Cheng.
Hulk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Cheng working over Hulk with some ground and pound. Hulk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cheng is nestled in close to Hulk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hulk is looking to control Cheng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hulk avoid being mounted?
Cheng takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cheng lands a nice short elbow.
Cheng winds up and cracks Hulk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hulk looks winded!
Cheng throwing shots but Hulk is blocking nicely.
Hulk taking some punishment here, with Cheng in his half guard. #ROC#
Hulk is rocked!
Cheng slips a nice elbow through Hulk's hands, connecting with Hulk's forehead.
Hulk is still in real trouble! Can Cheng finish him?
Cheng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cheng lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hulk quite badly. Hulk pulls Cheng in close trying to recover. Cheng postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hulk on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hulk doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pai Cheng!
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