Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladius New Era
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Olsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zhao manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zhao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zhao with the active half guard here but Olsen passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Olsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olsen gets to mount! Zhao was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zhao is looking to improve his position but Olsen isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zhao is in real trouble. #T1#
Olsen is working the ground and pound. Can Zhao escape?
Zhao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Zhao right now.
Olsen doesn't have the hooks in and Zhao manages to turn into his guard.
Zhao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zhao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olsen is aware though and is defending well.
Olsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhao is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Olsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olsen has managed to get both his arms back between Zhao's legs - danger averted.
Olsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olsen advances position into side control!
Zhao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zhao is not content to let Olsen control the position.
Olsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zhao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Olsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zhao sneaks back into half guard.
Zhao tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Zhao moves into full guard.
Olsen advances position into side control!#SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Olsen is putting a hurting on Zhao here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Zhao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen works to advance to full mount. Zhao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhao is looking to escape.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao is trying to reverse the position but instead Olsen has taken his back - oops!
Zhao tries to escape but Olsen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zhao is still trying to improve position.
Olsen wants to control but Zhao is keeping busy.
Olsen has the hooks in. Zhao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Zhao showing good submission defense here.
Zhao rolls, trying to escape but Olsen keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Olsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Olsen looking to score a takedown here. Zhao is defending well but Olsen drives through and ends up in Zhao's guard.
Zhao is trying to control the position but Olsen postures up.
Johan Olsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhao wants to control the position but Olsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Olsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhao's head.
Zhao gets full guard.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhao looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhao, not yet.
Zhao working a defensive guard but Olsen passes into half guard.
Olsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zhao gets back to full guard.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Zhao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Olsen uses it to pass to side control.
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
Zhao tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Olsen easily slips into full mount!
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao is squirming around, avoiding Olsen's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Olsen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zhao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Olsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zhao really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Zhao tries to hold on but Olsen postures up.#SUB#
Olsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zhao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zhao shrugs it off.
Zhao can't escape the position.
Zhao gets back to half guard.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Olsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhao tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.#T3#
Olsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhao is pressing down on Olsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Olsen trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhao, not yet. #SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olsen passes into side control. #T4#
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Zhao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zhao trying to control but Olsen postures up.
Olsen working the head and body with strikes.
Olsen throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Olsen works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhao is looking for a sweep.
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Olsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Olsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Olsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhao is looking to sweep but instead, Olsen has passed into half guard.
Zhao tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Olsen wants to control but Zhao is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Zhao is defending it quite comfortably.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zhao manages to get to full guard.
Olsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zhao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Olsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olsen passes into side control.
The strikes coming from Olsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working.
Zhao tries to bench press Olsen off him but Olsen keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zhao is letting Olsen control him for a moment. #SUB#
Olsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zhao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Olsen's guard! Nice work there by Zhao!
Zhao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Zhao passes Olsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Zhao prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Olsen is working hard here to advance position.
Olsen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zhao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zhao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zhao's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Olsen working for the choke.
Zhao is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Olsen clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##TD#
Olsen feints and as Zhao raises his hands in defense, Olsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zhao working for a triangle but Olsen defends it easily.
Olsen wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen pushes down on Zhao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Olsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Olsen trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Olsen won't allow Zhao to sweep him here.
Olsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhao's guard.
Zhao is in trouble now - Olsen has advanced to mount!
Zhao gets back to half guard.
Olsen prevents Zhao from improving his position.
Zhao regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Olsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Zhao is looking for a triangle but Olsen pushes his legs off easily.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zhao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Olsen wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Olsen is sitting in close to Zhao's body. Zhao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Olsen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Olsen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Xain Zhao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lafayette to keep the fight standing.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Lafayette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lafayette misses the jab.
Zhao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao closes the distance but Lafayette moves to the side
and Lafayette counters with a right hand to the body.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Lafayette lunges at Zhao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhao's hand. #CL#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao fails with the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Zhao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lafayette is fending him off so far but Zhao persists. Nope, Lafayette circles away and we're back to standing.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice cross by Lafayette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Lafayette lands a nice shot that snaps Zhao's head back.
Zhao wants to clinch.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao shoots in but no luck this time.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Zhao gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhao misses with a takedown
and Lafayette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lafayette scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao drops his hands momentarily and Lafayette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Zhao has managed to clinch.
Lafayette gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lafayette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafayette now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range. #T2#
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
Zhao tries to clinch but Lafayette is having none of it.
Zhao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lafayette tries to avoid it but Zhao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lafayette to the ground. Lafayette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Lafayette with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette jabs at Zhao's body.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Zhao moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhao's head backwards.#CL#
Zhao clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Zhao jumps guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Lafayette won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhao jumps guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Lafayette manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Lafayette lands a left and a right that sends Zhao crashing to the canvas! Lafayette dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Zhao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Xain Zhao has been cut.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao has given up his back here. Will Lafayette look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Lafayette looking for the choke but no joy.
Zhao tries to break free.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lafayette.
Zhao tries to roll but Lafayette sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xain Zhao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Rene Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao fails with the takedown
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Lafayette tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lafayette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Lafayette. #CL#
Zhao rushes Lafayette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Zhao tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao tries to clinch up
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao dives in and grabs Lafayette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lafayette pushes down on Zhao's head and hops out.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.#T3#
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhao slips a straight right by Lafayette.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lafayette lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhao at a distance.
Xain Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lafayette scores with a hook.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Lafayette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette lands a jab to Zhao's midsection.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1-2. Lafayette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafayette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!

Rene Lafayette wins by unanimous decision!
Rene Lafayette was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zhao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doner lands a nice uppercut.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Doner won't allow it.
Doner throws a head punch that misses.
Doner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao jumps guard but Doner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Zhao jumps guard and drags Doner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Zhao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhao trying to keep a closed guard but Doner is proving a slippery customer.
Doner trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao is trying to keep Doner in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zhao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Zhao wants to control but Doner passes easily into half guard.
Doner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhao on the ground.#SUB#
Doner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Doner eventually gives up the hold.
Zhao works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Zhao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zhao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doner has passed into side control. #SUB#
Doner tries for a kimura but Zhao is defending well. #T2#
Zhao is looking to regain half guard here but Doner keeps moving and retains side control.
Doner staying calm.
Zhao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doner off and has taken his back!
Zhao controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Zhao working for a choke but Doner is defending well. #SUB2#
Zhao is looking for the choke from the back position but Doner is controlling his hands well. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zhao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doner tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Zhao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doner is defending well though. Zhao let's go of the attempt for now.
Zhao has the hooks in. Doner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Zhao has his arm under Doner's chin here. Game over son! Zhao squeezes tightly and Doner is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kleen avoids it with no problem.
Kleen throws a shot to the body.
Kleen scores with a jab to the body.
Kleen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kleen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kleen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Kleen is looking to wear down Zhao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kleen misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Kleen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kleen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleen connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Kleen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kleen.
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleen.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan Kleen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kleen misses with a hook.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kleen throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleen. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kleen throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kleen throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao tries to clinch up but Kleen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kleen lands with a good body shot.
Kleen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kleen.
A big right from Kleen misses.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Kleen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kleen misses with a straight left.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Zhao drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Zhao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhao slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Zhao wants to work for an arm triangle but Kleen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Kleen is looking to control Zhao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleen avoid being mounted?
Zhao wants to pass the guard but Kleen is defending well. #SUB2#
Kleen is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhao.
Zhao is pressing down on Kleen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kleen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zhao seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kleen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Deal works Zhao's body with a nice hook.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Real Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Zhao clinches up against the cage.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao. #TD2#
Zhao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deal is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Deal is posturing up here but Zhao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Deal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Deal has to tap! Slick submission there by Zhao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao made sure to mention his sponsor, Sweet Leaf Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: G | 48
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.#CL#
McGraugh moves into the clinch.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraugh cracks Zhao with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Zhao pulls guard effortlessly.
McGraugh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGraugh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zhao is controlling McGraugh's posture.
McGraugh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Zhao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGraugh defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zhao looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGraugh is defending well. Zhao quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGraugh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zhao celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xain Zhao!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xain Zhao waved his t-shirt featuring Sweet Leaf Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: G | 47
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Xain Zhao has been cut.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White cracks Zhao with an open hand slap.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
White gets tackled into the cage by Zhao. Zhao maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Zhao tries to clinch up
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhao moves to clinch but White breaks away
and White counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Zhao tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhao slips a jab from White.
Zhao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Zhao is rocked!#T3#
White throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhao.
White throws a shot from downtown. Zhao moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Zhao closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xain Zhao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Zhao moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from White misses.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao slips under a jab.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Zhao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacob White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
White looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
White missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
White sends Zhao crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! White is motioning to the referee to let Zhao up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T4#
Zhao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White scores with a counter punch that sends Zhao to the canvas! White smells blood - he's punishing Zhao with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zhao has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
Jacob White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: G | 44
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pariscini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pariscini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pariscini misses with a straight left.
Zhao stuffs the takedown attempt from Pariscini. Pariscini gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Pariscini avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Pariscini does no damage.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Pariscini.
Pariscini throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao tries to clinch there but Pariscini circles away.
Pariscini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhao.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pariscini swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Pariscini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pariscini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pariscini throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pariscini can pounce on him.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Pariscini avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
Pariscini with a nice cross.#TD#
Pariscini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zhao sprawls well initially but Pariscini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pariscini looking to pass the guard.
Zhao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pariscini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhao's guard.#SUB2#
Zhao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Pariscini from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pariscini is sitting in close to Zhao's body. Zhao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pariscini is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pariscini is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: G | 41
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch tries for a takedown but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Bitch swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Bitch swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.#CL2#
Bitch moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zhao prevents it. #TD#
Zhao manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao can't keep his opponent in guard - Bitch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bitch is thwarting Zhao's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zhao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitch pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Bitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working. #SUB2#
Bitch is trying to work for a kimura but Zhao is defending well.
Zhao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Bitch has control of the leg.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bitch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bitch's back!
Bitch wants to escape the position.
Bitch trying to control the action but Zhao just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB#
Zhao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bitch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bitch for a finish. #SUB#
Bitch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zhao's arms. #SUB#
Zhao looking to break Bitch's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bitch remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zhao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Zhao tightening his grip on Bitch, looking for the choke.
Bitch is trying to break free.
Bitch breaks Zhao's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitch is one step ahead there. #T3#
Zhao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zhao looking to pass the guard.
Bitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bitch has Zhao pulled in close to control his posture.
Bitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Bitch, not yet.
Zhao forces his way into half guard.
Bitch trying to hold on to Zhao's head to control him but Zhao postures up. #SUB#
Zhao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bitch defends it well. #SUB2#
Bitch looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Zhao prevents Bitch from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zhao is looking for a kimura but Bitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhao to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Bitch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zhao trying to pass the guard but Bitch defending well.
Zhao trying to control from half guard but Bitch is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bitch is looking to escape.#SUB#
Zhao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bitch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bitch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xain Zhao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitch circles away.
Bitch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little Bitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitch. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Zhao has managed to clinch.
Bitch goes for a takedown attempt but Zhao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bitch takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao working aggressively here. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Bitch.
Bitch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bitch wants to break free but Zhao has control.
Bitch tries to break the clinch but Zhao is controlling the position.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Bitch.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Bitch wants to take the fight to the mat but Zhao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xain Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Bitch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Bitch looking to slow down the pace here.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Zhao pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Zhao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Bitch trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Bitch wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitch wants to free his trapped foot but Zhao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bitch prevents Zhao from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bitch is looking for a kimura but Zhao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bitch to get the leverage. #T3#
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Bitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bitch trying to control from half guard but Zhao is working away.
Zhao gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Zhao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zhao has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bitch doesn't defend quickly enough and Zhao has managed to lock this one up! Can Bitch escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zhao on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xain Zhao!
After the big win, Xain Zhao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sweet Leaf Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: G | 38
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tre misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Tre manages to avoid it.
te Tre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch but Tre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tre. That snapped Zhao's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Xain Zhao has been cut.
Zhao takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Tre sends Zhao crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tre is motioning to the referee to let Zhao up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Zhao closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Tre wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Tre manages to break the clinch.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Tre misses.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tre just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BOOM! Tre lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zhao. Zhao tries to recover but Tre is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zhao lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). te Tre!
Our winner, te Tre, 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.

Event: G | 30
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao tries to clinch up but McGraugh circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGraugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao blocks a jab.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao tries to clinch there but McGraugh circles away.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGraugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao slips under a jab.
McGraugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McGraugh misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGraugh throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
McGraugh cracks Zhao with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGraugh misses the shot to the body.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
McGraugh throws out a counter right but Zhao avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGraugh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zhao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McGraugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from McGraugh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraugh lands an overhand right.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGraugh throws out the jab. #T3#
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao tries to clinch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh misses with an uppercut.
A jab from McGraugh finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
Zhao slips under a jab.
McGraugh dips to his left and cracks Zhao with an uppercut!
McGraugh circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGraugh counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling McGraugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao slips a jab from McGraugh.
McGraugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by McGraugh. Beautiful body shot.
McGraugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey McGraugh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGraugh tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from McGraugh.
McGraugh swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
McGraugh swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao slips under a jab.
Corey McGraugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Zhao darts in and clinches McGraugh up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
McGraugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGraugh lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Xain Zhao has been cut.
Zhao tries to clinch but McGraugh is having none of it.
The fighters circling - McGraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
McGraugh drops Zhao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhao looks back up at him and smiles so McGraugh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
McGraugh throws a monster overhand right that drops Zhao! McGraugh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Corey McGraugh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: G | 28
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands with an overhand left.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for White.
White lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Zhao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhao drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
White is leaning against Zhao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from White.
Zhao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
White blocking some punches.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away. #CL#
Zhao has managed to clinch. #T3#
Zhao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhao jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Zhao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
White is posturing up here but Zhao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! White tries to roll out but it's too tight and White has to tap! Slick submission there by Zhao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Xain Zhao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sweet Leaf Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: G | 24: Krylov x Zhao
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov slips a straight right by Zhao.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhao avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krylov shoots in but Zhao avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhao swivels and escapes.
Zhao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt - Zhao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krylov looks for a takedown but Zhao sprawls well.
Krylov shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krylov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Krylov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Zhao jumps into guard, dragging Krylov to the mat. #SUB2#
Zhao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhao controlling the position.#SUB2#
Zhao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zhao is tightening it up a little... Krylov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krylov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krylov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zhao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Xain Zhao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sweet Leaf Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: G | 19: Zaitoun x Lock
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mckean.
Mckean scores with a hook.#CL2#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Zhao jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao has a closed guard, preventing Mckean from standing up. #SUB2#
Mckean has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zhao to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mckean is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zhao pulls down on the head and he's put Mckean to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao shoots for a double leg takedown but Bidwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zhao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao moves in looking to clinch but Bidwell pushes him off.
Bidwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bidwell throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Bidwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhao under the eye.
Bidwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhao wants to clinch
and Bidwell counters with a straight right hand.
Bidwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bidwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bidwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bidwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhao.
Zhao shoots in for a double leg but Bidwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bidwell scores with a one two! Zhao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buster Bidwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bidwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bidwell sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Bidwell lands a slapping body shot.
Bidwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Bidwell manages to avoid it.
Bidwell cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Bidwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhao doesn't seem phased though.
Bidwell lands a right hook to the body.
Bidwell throws a right hand that Zhao ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhao also avoids with ease.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bidwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bidwell tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Zhao forces Bidwell back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Zhao successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Zhao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bidwell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zhao's body to avoid the submission. Zhao has instead reached around Bidwell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zhao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Kings 15: Zhao vs Krylov
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov blocks a jab.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhao sprawls well. Zhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krylov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Zhao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zhao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zhao regains half guard.
Zhao trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Zhao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krylov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krylov tries to pass to full mount but Zhao defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Krylov is very close to passing his half guard.
Krylov passes to full mount!
Krylov lands a big shot there that rocks Zhao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao preventing the sweep.
Krylov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao trying to control but Krylov postures up.

Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Krylov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krylov connects with a nice short shot to Zhao's temple.
Zhao is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Krylov trying to mount his opponent but Zhao defends it.
Zhao is positioning himself well to prevent Krylov advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zhao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krylov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhao trying to control but Krylov postures up.
Zhao has a hand on Krylov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krylov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zhao is working to get back to half guard.
Krylov with shots to the head and body - Zhao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krylov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krylov landing strikes from the mount.

Zhao is rocked!
Krylov cracks Zhao with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Kings 10: Zhao vs Patsy
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Patsy throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patsy misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Patsy drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage. #TD#
Zhao gets control of Patsy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zhao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patsy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zhao working for submissions but it's allowed Patsy to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Patsy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zhao actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Patsy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working. #SUB#
Zhao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Patsy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Patsy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patsy. #SUB2#
Patsy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhao has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patsy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zhao has his foot on Patsy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patsy works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Patsy tries to pass. #SUB#
Zhao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Patsy escapes and throws Zhao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zhao is looking for a sweep.
Zhao looking for a sweep but Patsy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zhao manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Zhao looking for a kimura from the bottom but Patsy passes into side control!
Zhao tries to buck Patsy off but Patsy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Patsy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhao tries to bench press Patsy off him but Patsy keeps the position.
Patsy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working.
Patsy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zhao!
Patsy prevents Zhao from getting the reversal.
Zhao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Patsy wants to stand but Zhao has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4##SUB#
Zhao looking for submissions off his back.
Zhao is staying active underneath Patsy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zhao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patsy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Patsy wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zhao looking for submissions off his back.
Patsy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Patsy is working for a kimura but Zhao is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patsy is trying to control the action in half guard but Zhao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Patsy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patsy.
Patsy loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Zhao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao moves in looking to clinch but Patsy pushes him off.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Patsy throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patsy 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.
Patsy looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Patsy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patsy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Patsy throws a shot from downtown. Zhao moves away and avoids it.
Zhao half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Patsy finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
Patsy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Patsy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhao is looking to clinch. #T1#
Patsy throws a body shot but no joy.
Peter Patsy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patsy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
Xain Zhao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patsy looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
Patsy lands a slapping body shot.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Patsy.
Patsy looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Patsy misses with a looping left.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch but Patsy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Patsy there.#CL2#
Patsy pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Zhao gets control of Patsy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zhao working for a triangle but Patsy defends it easily. #T2#
Patsy wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao has a closed guard, preventing Patsy from standing up. #SUB#
Zhao looking for a triangle here. Patsy is fighting it but it looks tight! Zhao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Patsy is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao is the new welterweight champion!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Kings 7: Little vs Zhao
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Zhao closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Zhao drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Zhao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Little can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Little drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Little jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zhao has his foot on Little's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Little works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Little drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Little jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zhao has his foot on Little's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Little works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zhao is looking for a triangle but Little pushes his legs off easily.
Little tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhao is retaining full guard.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
Little passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Little looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zhao is looking to regain half guard here but Little keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Little looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zhao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Little tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Little wants to take a breather but Zhao is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Little is really struggling to control Zhao but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Zhao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Little is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Little is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhao has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zhao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Little looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Little is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Little trying to work for an americana but Zhao has managed to regain full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Zhao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Little gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little passes Zhao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Little is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zhao has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Little. Oh but Zhao has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Little goes limp - he's gone! Zhao jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
A victorious Xain Zhao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelios. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Zhao darts in and clinches Aurelios up against the cage.
Aurelios is trying to pull guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Zhao pulls guard effortlessly.
Aurelios wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aurelios is sitting in close to Zhao's body. Zhao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aurelios is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aurelios is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
A very excited looking Xain Zhao 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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