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Event:
PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jia.
Jia dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biernat sprawls well. Biernat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jia gets slowly back to his feet.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Jia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cai Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Biernat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jia quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat. #SUB2#
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Biernat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jia trying to control but Biernat postures up.
#SUB2#
Biernat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jia defend it? Biernat steps over the head and cranks it - Jia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Biernat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateusz Biernat!
A very excited looking Mateusz Biernat 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:
PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spasov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Spasov is just out of range.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Spasov as Jia shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cai Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spasov but Spasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jia back to the cage. Spasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Jia ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jia slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Jia shoots in but Spasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jia dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spasov lands a jab-cross combination.
Jia slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Jia circles away and keeps his distance.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spasov as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Spasov rushes Jia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Jia blocks a body shot from Spasov. #BC#
Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jia on the side of the head.
Spasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jia's waist but Jia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spasov off to one side.
Spasov leaves Jia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spasov throws a counter combo.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Jia keeps it at a distance.
Jia looks for a takedown but Spasov sprawls well.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Jia dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Jia misses with a two punch combination.
Spasov throws a series of strikes that have Jia backpedaling.
Jia takes a swing at Spasov's ribcage but misses.
Jia shoots for a double leg takedown but Spasov sprawls well. He's pushed Jia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jia is breathing heavily.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jia with a poor takedown
and Spasov counters with a one-two to the body.
Jia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Spasov clinches up with Jia and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spasov.
Spasov has Jia pressed against the cage, preventing Jia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spasov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov scores with a shoulder strike.
Spasov tries to work over Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jia controls his hands.
#BC2#
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Jia shoots in and drives through. Spasov sprawls well.#TD2#
Spasov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jia to the ground. Spasov is now in Jia's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Spasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jia, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from Spasov.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely.
Jia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jia somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Jia. No joy for Spasov on that attempt.
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Jia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia shoots in looking for a takedown. Spasov tries to sprawl out of it but Jia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Jia in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Spasov - that landed with a thud.
Spasov tries to work over Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jia is trying to break free.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Jia is trying to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling him.
Spasov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jia uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jia as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Spasov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Jia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cai Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Jia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov throws a combination that misses
and Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jia misses the target.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Spasov throws out a counter right but Jia avoids it with no problem.
Spasov goes for a double leg but Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jia continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spasov is defended easily by Jia.
Danga de danga de dang - Spasov scores with a four punch combination!
Jia fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely.
Jia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jia off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spasov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jia.
Spasov blocks a low kick nicely.
Spasov scores with a jab.
Jia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spasov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jia closes the distance and clinches up with Spasov, looking for a takedown. Jia pushes Spasov against the cage but Spasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spasov misses with a takedown
and Spasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Jia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A jab from Spasov does it's job there.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
Spasov slips under a jab.
Jia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spasov wants to clinch.
Spasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia closes the distance and clinches up with Spasov, looking for a takedown. Jia pushes Spasov against the cage but Spasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spasov tries to avoid it but Jia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spasov to the ground. Spasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jia pinned against the cage. Jia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Jia darts in looking for a takedown but Spasov gets double underhooks and turns Jia into the cage.
As Jia backs off Spasov throws a huge counter combo but Jia manages to avoid it all.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Spasov.
Spasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spasov.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spasov defends it nicely.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spasov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Jia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jia as he jumps to the side.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Jia, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Jia against the cage but Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jia is looking to counter punch.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jia shoots in for a takedown but Spasov shows good takedown defense.
Spasov tries to clinch but Jia moves out of range.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Jia, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Jia against the cage but Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Jia shoots for a double leg takedown but Spasov sprawls well. He's pushed Jia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spasov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Jia counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Spasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Jia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spasov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jia avoids it really well and circles away.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Nice sprawl there from Spasov as Jia shoots in.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Jia, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Jia against the cage but Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
Jia looks for a takedown but Spasov sprawls well.#T2#
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spas Spasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Spasov. No joy for Jia on that attempt.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jia but Jia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Jia misses.
As Jia backs off Spasov throws a huge counter combo but Jia manages to avoid it all.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spasov throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Spasov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spasov throws a combination. Jia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jia goes for a double leg but Spasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spasov continues to drive forward.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Jia lands.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Jia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Jia ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spasov shoots for a double leg takedown but Jia sprawls well. He's pushed Spasov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jia misses the target.
Jia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spasov is fending him off so far but Jia persists. Nope, Spasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Spasov slips under a jab from Jia.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt - Jia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Jia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jia gets caught napping as Spasov dives in and scores a takedown. Jia manages to retain guard.
Jia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spasov is controlling him. #SU2#
Spasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spasov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
After winning the bout, Spas Spasov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RFC: Bissainthe vs. Louis 2
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jia shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jia, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jia misses with a straight left.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up 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!
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cai Jia.
Jia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jia circles away quickly and effectively.
Jia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finch defends well and Jia ends up having to push Finch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Finch scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Finch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Finch.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jia closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Jia pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Finch works over Jia's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Jia moves out of range easily.
Jia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Jia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a two punch combo.
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jia lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch cracks Jia with an open hand slap.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jia shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Jia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jia slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Jia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Jia goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jia.
Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jia looks winded!
Jia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finch circles away quickly and effectively.
Jia jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch tries to bum rush Jia with a series of wild strikes but Jia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jia moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Finch tenderised Jia's leg. Jia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jia shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Jia takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch tried to counter with a leg kick but Jia avoided it.#T4#
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Jia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia moves out of range.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finch catches Jia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch cracks Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Finch throws a hook but Jia avoids it easily.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Jia tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia moves out of range.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Jia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch lands with a good body shot.
A head kick from Finch lands but Jia takes it in his stride.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch tries to bum rush Jia with a series of wild strikes but Jia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jia connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Jia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Jia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch 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.
Jia shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cai Jia.#T1#
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jia.
Jia is breathing heavily.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Jia 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.
Jia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finch avoids it really well and circles away.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jia on the side of the head.
Jia tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Jia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Finch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jia.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jia.
Jia fails with the takedown.
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jia walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jia ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jia gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Jia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Finch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch scores with a three punch combo!
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Jia should have avoided that one.
Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jia in his tracks.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Jia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
That kick from Finch tenderised Jia's leg. Jia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Jia on that attempt.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch jabs Jia right on the nose. Jia blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch tests Jia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Jia looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jia throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
Finch cracks Jia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Jia shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Jia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cai Jia.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Jia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Jia. Jia gets slowly back to his feet.
Finch slips under a jab from Jia.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Jia feints a counter leg kick.
Jia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Jia throws a counter combo.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finch looks to land a combination but Jia avoids it well.
Finch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jia back to the cage. Finch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jia darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Jia into the cage.
Finch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Jia shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Jia looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo but Jia just gets out of the way.
Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Finch thuds his right hand into Jia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jia walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch lands with a nice combination. Jia backs away looking to recover.
Jia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jia off to one side.
Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch feints a jab promting Jia to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook. Jia ducked under it nicely.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jia throws a counter combo.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Jia takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jia fails with the takedown.
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finch throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely. #T4#
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Jia throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jia.
Jia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jia shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finch lands a jab-cross combination.
Finch lands a nice hook to Jia's body. Jia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch defending well as Jia loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch 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 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
After the big win, Atticus Finch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
FARTMMA 77
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brom doesn't seem bothered though.
Jia 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.
Brom's corner calls for a 1-2. Brom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brom takes one on the button.
Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brom. Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jia misses.
Jia cracks Brom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jia lands with an uppercut that bounces Brom off the cage and back into range.
Brom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jia.
Jia missing with a left hand there. Brom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jia throws a poor cross that misses
and Brom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jia missing with a left hand there. Brom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Brom tried to counter with a leg kick but Jia avoided it.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brom connects with the punch.
Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brom counters with an inside leg kick.
Brom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jia.
A little feinted left hand from Brom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jia scores with a jab.
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Brom.
Jia takes a swing at Brom's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Brom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brom scores with a nice body kick.
Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brom.
#T2#
Jia cracks a nice hook into Brom's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Jia dips to his left and cracks Brom with an uppercut!#CL2#
Jia gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jia as the two fighters clinch.
Brom lands a shoulder strike.
Jia misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jia.
I was talking to Brom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brom can't find room to land a body shot as Jia controls the action.
Brom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brom is leaning against Jia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jia misses with some punches.
Brom can't find room to land a body shot as Jia controls the action.
Brom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jia backwards.
Brom tries to work over Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Jia.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Jia.
#T3#
Brom gets through Jia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brom tries to stall but Jia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jia tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom pushes Jia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Brom prevents a body shot from Jia.
Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jia fails to land.
Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brom struggles to land a body shot inside as Jia controls his hands.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Eragon Brom has been cut.
Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brom lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia scores with a hook to the body.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Jia.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cai Jia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eragon Brom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brom sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brom connects with a right hand. Jia shakes it off.
Brom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Brom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jia thinking.
Brom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brom throws a hook to the side of Jia's head but Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jia.
Brom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eragon Brom is winning the standup battle so far.
Brom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Brom counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jia pushes Brom up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Brom has Jia pushed against the cage.
Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jia is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brom can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Brom lands an uppercut.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jia.
Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Jia fails to land.
A short right from Brom on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jia.
Jia letting Brom take a breather here.
Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brom misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jia.
Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brom stalling.
Brom wants to stall.
Brom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Jia.
Jia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jia as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Brom trying to stall but Jia improves his position.
Jia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brom leaning against his opponent.
Jia digs a right hand underneath Brom's ribcage. Brom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brom lands an uppercut.
Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jia.
Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Brom controls the action.
Brom blocking some punches.
Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Brom controls the action.
Jia gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Jia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jia.
Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Brom.
Jia misses with some punches.
Cai Jia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Jia - that landed with a thud.
Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broms head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jia.
Jia pushes Brom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jia misses with a punch to the body.
Brom prevents a body shot from Jia.
Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jia.
Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Brom controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cai Jia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eragon Brom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jia scores with a jab to the head.
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Brom.
Brom is looking to counter punch.
Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jia throws a jab when Brom was well out of range.
Brom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jia lands with a nice body punch.
Brom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jia as he connects with a hook.
Jia throws a body punch but Brom moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jia misses.
Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Brom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
The fighters circling - Brom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Jia misses.
Jia lands with a cross.
Jia throws a looping overhand right but Brom ducks down to avoid it.
Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brom manages to avoid it.
Brom misses with a hook. Jia ducked under it nicely.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
Brom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Brom is just out of range.
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Brom throwing a counter right hand but Jia manages to avoid it.
Brom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brom throws a quick counter head kick but Jia was just out of range.#T2#
Brom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brom blocks a jab.
Brom feints and then cracks Jia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jia down.
Good standup being displayed there by Jia as he connects with a hook.
Jia digs a good hook to Brom's body.
Jia lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brom.
Jia connects with a body shot.
Brom walks into a stiff left hand from Jia.
Brom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jia throws a hook but Brom avoids it easily.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
Brom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Jia takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brom gets through Jia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
Cai Jia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jia scores with a hook to the body.
Jia letting Brom take a breather here.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Brom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom. #T4#
Brom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brom.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Jia prevents a body shot from Brom.
Brom struggles to land a body shot inside as Jia controls his hands.
Brom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brom is trying to maintain a safe position but Jia gets an underhook and turns Brom into the cage.
Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eragon Brom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cai Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jia 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cai Jia!
The defeated Eragon Brom had this to say: 'That sucked.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Jia needs to keep his hands up - Blyad had a free shot at his head there.
Blyad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Blyad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
It looked like Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blyad sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blyad's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blyad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Blyad finds it's target.
Jia misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Blyad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jia throws a series of punches but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Blyad scores with a body shot.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Blyad.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
Blyad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blyad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Cai Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Jia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jia takes one on the button.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Jia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jia.
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blyad.
Blyad connects with a right hand. Jia shakes it off.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jia tries to move into range but Blyad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jia looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Blyad lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Blyad.
Jia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Blyad.
Blyad takes a swing at Jia's ribcage but misses.
Jia throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.#T3#
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Jia throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyad connects with a body shot that sends Jia's belly button to the back.
Blyad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jia's head.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Blyad lands.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.#T4##CL2#
Blyad darts in and clinches Jia up against the cage.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jia gets underhooks to prevent Blyad's takedown attempt.
Blyad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jia backwards.
Jia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jia tries to break the clinch but Blyad is controlling the position. #BC#
Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blyad jabs Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jia manages to avoid it.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jia's hands.
Donk. Blyad catches Jia right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad lands a jab to the head.
Jia takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad 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#
Blyad scores with a jab to the body.
Jia walks into a jab.
Jia scores with a punch to the head.
Jia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Blyad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blyad's hands.
Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blyad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blyad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blyad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jia avoids the body shot from Blyad.
A quick step to the side and Jia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia takes one on the button.
Blyad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jia manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
Blyad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jia's head backwards.
Blyad misses with a hook. Jia ducked under it nicely.
Blyad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blyad takes a swing at Jia's ribcage but misses.
Blyad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jia. Jia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blyad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Jia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Jia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Jia misses.
Jab from Blyad.
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Blyad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jia's head backwards.
Jia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyad, as that shot connected.
Blyad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blyad misses with a right hand
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Blyad there.
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blyad throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Jia walks into a jab.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Jia lands with a hook. Blyad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jia throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Jia swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jia's hands.
A jab from Blyad finds it's way through Jia's defenses.
Jia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blyad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Blyad.#T4#
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Blyad is rocked!
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jia.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad lands with a right hand.
Blyad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Blyad.
Blyad lands an overhand right.
Blyad punishes Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Blyad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Blyad slips under a jab from Jia.
Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jia lands a nice shot that snaps Blyad's head back.
Jia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blyad misses the body punch
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad fails with the takedown.
Blyad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jia defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jia.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
Jia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and Jia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blyad scores with a punch to the head.
Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad misses with a takedown
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Blyad lands an overhand right.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Jia slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Jia moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jia misses the target.
Blyad connects with a nice looking jab.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
Blyad punishes Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jia's head.
Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jia takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Blyad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Blyad.
Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jia misses with a straight left.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Blyad.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blyad connects with the punch.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad digs a good hook to Jia's body.
Nice shot by Blyad.
A shot to the body from Blyad misses
and Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jia missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Blyad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jia's head.
Jia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blyad swings for the body but Jia moves out of range.
Jia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Blyad catches Jia right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
Ay Blyad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blyad 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad!
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FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. Jia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Jia tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tverdovskiy - that will leave a mark!
Tverdovskiy cracks Jia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jia throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Jia avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jia misses.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Tverdovskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jia doesn't seem phased though.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1##CL#
Tverdovskiy clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but misses.
Jia blocking some punches.
Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jia.
Jia takes an elbow to the temple.
Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Jia misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Tverdovskiy sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jia's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking body kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tverdovskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jia doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Tverdovskiy finds it's way through Jia's defenses.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tverdovskiy.
Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jia! But no joy.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw a body kick
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy thuds his shin into the meat of Jia's side.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with the body kick
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tverdovskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jia throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body punch from Jia.
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Jia avoids it.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jia's sensitive parts.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jia throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Jia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jia jabs Tverdovskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy thuds his shin into the meat of Jia's side.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Jia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Jia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jia takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jia can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice body kick.
Jia connects with a body shot.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice body kick.
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jia will feel that in the morning.
Jia is breathing heavily.#T2#
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jia will feel that in the morning.
Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tverdovskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Jia misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a big head kick but Jia shrugs it off.
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tverdovskiy scores with the left hand. Jia knows he should have avoided that one.
Jia is still on wobbly legs! Can Tverdovskiy finish him?
Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice body kick.
Jia seems to have recovered his senses.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia needs to keep his hands up - Tverdovskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jia lands with an overhand left.
Jia throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy 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.
#R3#
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jia takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Jia moves out of range easily.
Jia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Decent striking displayed by Tverdovskiy there.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Jia gets tackled into the cage by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy maintains the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #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!
Tverdovskiy delivers a nice body kick.
Tverdovskiy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Jia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy 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.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy throws a front kick that sends Jia stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Tverdovskiy has closed the distance and engaged Jia in a clinch.
Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy with a nice cross.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Jia avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
#T4#
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jia walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. That's going to slow Jia down.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Jia's torso.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Tverdovskiy.
A little jabbing left from Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jia.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jia.
A little jabbing left from Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Jia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jia's head.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Tverdovskiy keeps Jia at a distance using the push kick.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw a body kick
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Jia moved away.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy body kick
and Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.#T2#
Tverdovskiy darts in trying to clinch
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jia circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jia.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jia throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Jia pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!#T4#
Jia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy keeps Jia at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy fakes the leg kick and cracks Jia in the body.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jia misses with a right hand
letting Tverdovskiy counter with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy had his way with Cai Jia in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Tverdovskiy. That snapped Jia's head back.
Tverdovskiy fakes the leg kick and cracks Jia in the body.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.#T1#
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Jia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tverdovskiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jia if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a spinning back kick!
Jia thuds a left hand into Tverdovskiy's body.
Jia throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jia just manages to avoid it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy with a jab.#T2#
Jia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Tverdovskiy
and Jia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tverdovskiy thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a body kick
enabling Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Jia misses.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
You can see that Jia has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tverdovskiy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Tverdovskiy connects with a body shot that sends Jia's belly button to the back.
Jia swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Jia avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tverdovskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Jia pushes him off.
Jia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Jia with an uppercut!
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body
and Jia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tverdovskiy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tverdovskiy gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jia scores with a shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Jia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Jia tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tverdovskiy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Alexander Tverdovskiy 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:
FARTMMA 64
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jia.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. #CL#
Jia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Jia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jia.
Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson defending well as Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Jia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jia misses with a shot to the body
and Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jia.#T1#
Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jia defends it well.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Jia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
Jia ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jia misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Jia.
Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Jia needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Johnson.
Jia cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jia on the side of the head.
Jia cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Jia misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jia.
Jia throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#T3#
Jia lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Jia counters with a left to the body.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Jia closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jia.
Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Jia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jia lands a body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jia missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Jia scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Jia.
Jia looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jia is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely.
Jia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a body punch but Jia moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Jia keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jia.
Jia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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 Cai Jia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Jia throws a shot to the body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
A slow jab from Jia misses its intended target.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Jia moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jia throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson 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.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Jia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Jia scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jia's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jia.
Jia tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Jia walks into a left hand.
Jia slips under a jab from Johnson.
Jia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jia ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jia throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jia is looking to counter punch.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jia tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jia swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FARTMMA 59
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Vilheimshaugen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jia connects with a jab.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown
and Jia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilheimshaugen thinking.
Jia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Jia as he connects with a hook.
Jia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilheimshaugen doesn't seem bothered though.
Jia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vilheimshaugen tries for a takedown but Jia circles away easily
and Jia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown
and Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gundro Vilheimshaugen.
Vilheimshaugen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilheimshaugen looks winded!
Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilheimshaugen fails with the takedown
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jia scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Vilheimshaugen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jia with a hook.
Jia tests Vilheimshaugen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Vilheimshaugen is rocked!
Vilheimshaugen loses concentration momentarily and Jia pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Vilheimshaugen crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Jia finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jia moves away.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Jia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Jia tries to avoid it.
Jia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Jia's front leg.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that stops Jia in his tracks momentarily.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Jia backing away here, and Tverdovskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Jia moved out of range.
Jia scores with a hook.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Jia.
Jia throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
We've been told by Jia's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jia scores with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Jia takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Jia.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jia misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the side of Jia's head but Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jia checks the leg kick.
Tverdovskiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jia lunges at Tverdovskiy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tverdovskiy's hand.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Jia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tverdovskiy walks into a straight right hand from Jia.#T4#
Tverdovskiy misses with a 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!
Jia lands with an overhand left.
Jia takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
A swing and a miss from Jia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Jia misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jia thinking.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jia looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Jia's front leg.
A big right from Jia misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jia thuds his right hand into Tverdovskiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.
Tverdovskiy thumps Jia with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jia. Jia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia backing away here, and Tverdovskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.#T2#
Tverdovskiy lands a head kick. Jia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Jia looks to land a right hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a two punch combo.
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy with a jab.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy cracks Jia with an open hand slap.
A head kick from Tverdovskiy lands but Jia takes it in his stride.
Jia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Jia's torso.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Tverdovskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jia throws a right hand that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Jia 's knee.
Jia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jia misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Jia shrugs it off though.
Jia thuds a left hand into Tverdovskiy's body.
Jia avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
#T4#
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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 swing and a miss from Jia.
Jia misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jia at a distance.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick.
Jia misses with a left hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a one-two to the body.
Jia looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Jia.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Jia strikes.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Jia.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy jabs Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tverdovskiy momentarily.
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Jia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Tverdovskiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Jia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Jia 's knee.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jia.
Tverdovskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Jia does it's job there.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Jia strikes.
Jia connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy scores with a one two! Jia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jia cracks Tverdovskiy with an open hand slap.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Tverdovskiy cracks a nice hook into Jia's ribs.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tverdovskiy pushes Jia away with a front kick.
Jia throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Tverdovskiy misses with the combination.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jia misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy pushes Jia away with a front kick.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Jia's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Jia shrugs it off though.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination that misses
and Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tverdovskiy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
A pretty intense looking Alexander Tverdovskiy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Amin misses with a takedown attempt
and Jia counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Amin with that takedown attempt.
Jia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jia connects with a body shot that sends Amin's belly button to the back.
Sufyan Amin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sufyan Amin.
Amin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amin shoots and misses
and Jia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amin looks winded!
Jia lands with a shot to the body.
Amin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jia connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Amin to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cai Jia!
Our winner, Cai Jia, 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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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Bjornsson lands with a good body shot.
Jia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Jia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.#CL#
Bjornsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jia's elbow.
Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jia to keep the fight standing.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jia.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Bjornsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jia uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bjornsson pushes a forearm under Jia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson!
A very excited looking Litill Bjornsson 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:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Jia.
Jia connects with a jab.
Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice jab there from Jia.
Jahr fails with the takedown.
Jahr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jia lands with an overhand left.
Jia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jia lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia lands with a good body shot.
Jia scores with a body shot.
Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Jahr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jahr walks into a straight right hand from Jia.#T1#
Jahr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jahr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jia scores with a shot to the body.
Jahr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jahr walks into a left hand.
Jahr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jia cracks Jahr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jahr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Jia coming out on top.
Jia thuds his right hand into Jahr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jahr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jahr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jahr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jia with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Jia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jia.
Jahr walks into a straight right hand from Jia.
Nice shot lands for Jia.#ROC#
Jahr is rocked!
Jia lunges at Jahr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahr's hand.
Jahr is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
Jahr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jia misses the target.
Jahr seems to have recovered his senses.
Jia misses with a straight left.
Jahr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jia cracks a nice hook into Jahr's ribs.
Jia scores with a body shot.
Jahr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Jia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Jia.
Jahr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Jia.
Jahr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jia scores with a hook to the body. Jahr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jahr looks winded!
Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia lands with a shot to the body.
Jia cracks Jahr with a good jab.
Jahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jia. That snapped Jahr's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jahr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.#T4#
Jia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jahr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jia lands the left hand.
Jahr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jia lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jahr out cold! Jahr is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cai Jia!
A very excited looking Cai Jia 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:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Minaj moves away from the strike by Jia.
Minaj misses the jab.
Minaj closes the distance but Jia moves to the side
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jia throws a lazy right hand but Minaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minaj! But no joy.
Jia scores with a shot to the body.
Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jia moves away.
Minaj misses with a hook. Jia ducked under it nicely.
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jia wants to clinch.
Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Minaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minaj missing with a left hand there. Jia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Minaj.
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Minaj's shoulder, as Minaj tries to avoid the shot.
Jia lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Jia. That snapped Minaj's head back.
#ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
Jia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Minaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
Minaj walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jia! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia 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:
IVT 13
Date: Apr 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jia counter with a right hand.
Motts tries to clinch but Jia moves out of range.
Jia lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Motts's cut even more.
Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Motts drives through and clinches with Jia against the cage.
Jia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts looks winded!
Jia lands a shoulder strike.
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jia digs a right hand underneath Motts's ribcage. Motts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jia - that landed with a thud.
Motts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Motts or not. #T1#
Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
Jia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Jia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jia scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jia.
Jia scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Motts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Jia.
A short right from Jia.
Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jia. #ROC#
Motts is rocked!#T2#
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
Jia lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jia throws a big uppercut that drops Motts! More strikes from Jia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Motts lies dazed against the cage as Jia celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia retains his welterweight title!
Cai Jia 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:
IVT 12
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jia lands a glancing blow to the side of Jahr's head.
Jia lands with a nice body punch.
Jia lands with a cross.
Jia lands a jab to Jahr's midsection.
Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jia digs a good body shot into Jahr's ribs.
Jahr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Jia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Jahr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jia lands with a right to the head.
Jahr prevents a body shot from Jia.
Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Jahr.
Jia working aggressively here.
Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Jia. #BC2#
Jahr breaks the clinch.
Jia sizes up Jahr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jahr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Jia. #CL2#
Jahr has closed the distance and engaged Jia in a clinch.
Jia lands with a right to the head.
Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Jahr is pushing Jia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jia lands an uppercut.
Jia lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia lands a right hand.
Jia lands a shoulder strike.
Jahr tries to stall but Jia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Jia lands a right hand.
Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jahr backwards.
Jia lands with a light punch inside.
Jahr tries to stall but Jia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jia.
Jia is working Jahr over against the cage.
A short right from Jia.
Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Jia keeps control of Jahr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jia presses Jahr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jahr looks winded!
Jia is working Jahr over against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Jia.
Jahr trying to stall but Jia improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jia.
Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jahr or not.
Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahrs head.
Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jahr or not.
Jahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jia lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Jia.
Jia lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jia.
A short body shot lands from Jia as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jia.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Jia.
Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahr backwards.
Jia lands a right hand.
Jia lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Jia.
Jahr trying to stall but Jia improves his position.
Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jia lands a right hand.
Jia lands with a light punch inside.
Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jia lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Jahr is rocked!
Jia digs a right hand underneath Jahr's ribcage. Jahr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jahr is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cai Jia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Are you kidding me?! Jia ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jahr clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Cai Jia 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:
IVT Test
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cai Jia (ranked 1427 p4p, 191 weight class) and Tiago Barbosa (ranked 4035 p4p, 437 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cai Jia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiago Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barbosa gets tackled into the ropes by Jia. Jia maintains the clinch.
Jia drags the fight down to the ground.
Jia controlling Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barbosa won't allow Jia to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is fighting to break Jia's control of his arms but Jia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jia controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jia (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Jia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jia 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.
Jia tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jia (5) vs (0) Barbosa
Jia fails to take his opponent's back.
Jia controlling from the full mount.
Jia takes Barbosa's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jia (8) vs (0) Barbosa
Jia controls the action.
Jia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't escape the position.
Jia is persistently looking for the submission but Barbosa is defending it well.
Jia tightening his grip on Barbosa, looking for the choke.
Jia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jia controlling the position well here. Barbosa rolled but Jia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa fending off the submission attempt from Jia.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barbosa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barbosa for a finish.
Jia looking for the RNC.
Jia controls the position.
Jia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Barbosa right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa can't escape the position.
Jia controls the position.
Jia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barbosa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jia working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jia's arms.
Barbosa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barbosa is defending well though. Jia let's go of the attempt for now.
Jia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jia gets his way!
Barbosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Jia gets his hands free.
Jia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jia is persistently looking for the submission but Barbosa is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jia is looking to control Barbosa but Barbosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barbosa.
Jia working for a choke but Barbosa is defending well.
Jia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barbosa.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Barbosa right now.
Jia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jia working for the choke.
Jia trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jia is looking for the choke from the back position but Barbosa is controlling his hands well.
Jia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Jia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barbosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jia.
Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbosa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jia.
Barbosa is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barbosa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jia's arms.
Jia controlling the position well here. Barbosa rolled but Jia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barbosa is defending well though. Jia let's go of the attempt for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jia is persistently looking for the submission but Barbosa is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jia is persistently looking for the submission but Barbosa is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
IVT Friday 5
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ivanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia connects with the punch.
Jia lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jia's waist but Jia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jia connects with a right hand. Ivanov shakes it off.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Ivanov.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jia tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jia to the ground. Jia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Nice takedown defense from Jia. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov looks winded!
Jia connects with a body shot.
Jia cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jia lands a body shot.
#T1#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jia as he avoids it easily.
Jia cracks Ivanov with an open hand slap.
Ivanov goes for a double leg but Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jia continues to drive forward.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jia as he jumps to the side.
Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Jia counters with a nice right hand that sends Ivanov toppling to the canvas! Ivanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jia finish him?!#ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
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!
Jia digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
Ivanov walks straight into a right hand from Jia - that's dropped him! Jia jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ivanov from any more punishment! Ivanov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
IVT 5
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Jia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMillian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McMillian missing with a left hand there. Jia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMillian throws an overhand right that lands on Jia's shoulder, as Jia tries to avoid the shot.
Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMillian.
A cross from Jia lands.
Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMillian.
A counter left hand to the body from Jia misses its target.
The fighters circling - McMillian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank McMillian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jia digs a good body shot into McMillian's ribs.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McMillian cracks Jia with a right hand to the side of 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!
McMillian throws a jab when Jia was well out of range.
Jia's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMillian under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Frank McMillian has been cut.
Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMillian.
Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
McMillian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from McMillian.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Jia.
It looks like Jia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jia lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#
McMillian is rocked!
Jia fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McMillian square on the jaw! Damn, McMillian is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cai Jia!
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Event:
IVT 2
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Pick wants to clinch up but Jia keeps it at a distance.
Jia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Picks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Jia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pick walks into a jab.
Pick tries to clinch there but Jia circles away.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jia scores with a nice strike.
Jia connects with a right hand. Pick shakes it off.
Jia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pick darts in trying to clinch
and Jia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jia lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Pick goes down and covers up as Jia starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Jia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jia connects with a jab.
Jia connects with a nice looking jab.
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jia.
Jia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Jia cracks Heim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Heim to stand back up!#ROC#
Heim is rocked!
Heim's coach down at Buoy Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jia scores with a punch to the head.
Heim is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
Heim misses with a low kick.
Heim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heim misses with a right hand
and Jia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jia lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Heim falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jia dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Jia!
After winning the bout, Cai Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jia.
Jia works Heim's body with a nice hook.
Heim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jia scores with the left hand. Heim knows he should have avoided that one.
Heim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Heim is rocked!
Jia scores with a hook to the body. Heim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Jia cracks Heim with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Heim looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jia finish him?
Heim is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Jia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Heim! He's just covering up as Jia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Jia!
After winning the bout, Cai Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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