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Event:
Dillo’s Fight Night 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Villanova counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Villanova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheng looks to land a right hand but Villanova moved out of range.
Villanova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cheng misses with a right hand
and Villanova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Villanova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheng throws an off balance right hand
and Villanova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villanova lands a really nice looking cross but Cheng seems unphased.
Villanova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villanova connects with a jab.
Wei Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cheng misses with a hook
letting Villanova counter with a right hand. #KD#
Villanova lands a left and a right that send Cheng crashing to the mat, dazed. Villanova thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cheng is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
Villanova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheng is still on wobbly legs! Can Villanova finish him?
Cheng misses with a lunging right hand
and Villanova counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Cheng to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Villanova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ike Villanova!
Our winner, Ike Villanova, 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:
Dillos Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Rasmussen jabs at Cheng's body.
Rasmussen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Cheng misses.
Rasmussen lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rasmussen.
Cheng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rasmussen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cheng eats them both and turns towards Rasmussen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheng throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cheng throws the left hand but Rasmussen avoids the punch easily.
Rasmussen slips under a jab from Cheng.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Cheng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rasmussen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
A jab from Cheng misses.
Rasmussen slips under a jab.
Cheng misses with a hook
and Rasmussen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cheng misses with a straight right.
Rasmussen lands with a hook. Cheng tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasmussen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Cheng throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasmussen counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheng throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasmussen scores with a jab.
Cheng 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rasmussen!
Rasmussen throws a good cross that connects.
Rasmussen misses with a two punch combination.
Rasmussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheng wants to counter with a clinch but Rasmussen pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rasmussen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wei Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasmussen scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Cheng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasmussen throws a right hand that Cheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheng also avoids with ease.
Cheng tries to counter with a clinch but Rasmussen shakes him off and moves away.
Cheng throws a big shot that misses.
Cheng misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
Rasmussen scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Cheng misses with a hook.
Rasmussen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cheng throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasmussen counters with a right hand to the body.
Cheng takes one to the side of the head.
Rasmussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheng.
Rasmussen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cheng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasmussen moves out of range as Cheng strikes.
Cheng throws a shot from downtown. Rasmussen moves away and avoids it.
Rasmussen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rasmussen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Rasmussen both land. Nice combination.
Cheng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rasmussen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Cheng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasmussen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheng.
Cheng takes one to the side of the head.
Rasmussen staying out of range there.
As Cheng looks to move away, Rasmussen throws a big counter combo but Cheng just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Cheng.
Rasmussen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheng circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Rasmussen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheng misses with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasmussen staying out of range there.
Rasmussen is looking for a counter combo.
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Cheng misses.
Cheng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasmussen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Cheng misses.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Cheng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cheng misses the jab.
Rasmussen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cheng misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen cracks Cheng with an open hand slap.
Cheng throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasmussen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rasmussen is breathing heavily.
Rasmussen connects with a crisp jab.
Cheng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasmussen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cheng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the head.
Cheng looks to land a right hand but Rasmussen moved out of range.
Cheng throws out a loose jab but Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen lands with a cross.
Cheng misses with an uppercut.
Cheng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasmussen counters with a three punch combo that has Cheng backing up. Cheng nods at Rasmussen to acknowledge the strikes.
Cheng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
Cheng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
Cheng missing with a left hand there. Rasmussen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Rasmussen - just one landing.
Cheng misses with a right hand
and Cheng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasmussen defending well as Cheng loads up on a big left hand.
Cheng throws a shot from downtown. Rasmussen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasmussen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cheng throws a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head but Rasmussen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasmussen moves away from the strike by Cheng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balder Rasmussen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wei Cheng's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cheng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
Cheng misses with an uppercut. Rasmussen saw that one coming.
Rasmussen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheng can do to turn this around?
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheng throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a straight right hand.
Rasmussen scores with a jab. Cheng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cheng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasmussen.
Jab from Rasmussen.
Cheng loads up on a big right hand but Rasmussen slips the punch.
Cheng misses the jab.
Cheng throws a lazy right hand but Rasmussen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasmussen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasmussen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rasmussen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheng circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheng misses with an uppercut. Rasmussen saw that one coming.
Cheng misses with a hook.#T1#
Rasmussen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheng.
Rasmussen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rasmussen cracks Cheng with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cheng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasmussen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasmussen feints a jab promting Cheng to slip. Rasmussen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cheng slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cheng misses with a hook. Rasmussen ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Rasmussen scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Cheng.
Cheng misses with a hook
and Rasmussen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasmussen lands a jab-cross combination.
Balder Rasmussen is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen scores with a hook.
A big left from Cheng misses.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Cheng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rasmussen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheng.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cheng looks to land a left hand but Rasmussen moved out of range nicely.
Cheng slips a jab and a cross from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheng misses the target.
Balder Rasmussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cheng misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Cheng.
A big right from Cheng misses.
Rasmussen scores with a decent looking hook.
Cheng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rasmussen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cheng swings widly with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasmussen with a nice cross.
Cheng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasmussen.
Cheng throws a jab when Rasmussen was well out of range.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Cheng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cheng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasmussen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen is looking for a counter combo.
Rasmussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasmussen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheng.
Cheng throws out a loose jab but Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rasmussen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Rasmussen connects with a nice looking jab.
Cheng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasmussen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasmussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cheng misses with an uppercut
and Rasmussen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheng throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasmussen blocks a jab.
Cheng looks to land a left hand but Rasmussen moved out of range nicely.
Rasmussen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheng throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cheng might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rasmussen has got the better of the exchanges.
Rasmussen lands a two punch combo.
Rasmussen throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheng swings widly with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a left to the body.
Cheng misses with a hook.
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasmussen staying out of range there.
Cheng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheng throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Rasmussen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheng throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasmussen.
Cheng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasmussen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasmussen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheng misses with a straight left.
Rasmussen throws the left hand but Cheng avoids the punch easily.
Cheng looks to land a right hand but Rasmussen moved out of range.
Rasmussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheng throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasmussen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasmussen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cheng misses with a straight left.
Cheng throws a looping overhand right but Rasmussen ducks down to avoid it.
Rasmussen slips under a jab from Cheng.
A counter left hand to the body from Rasmussen misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balder Rasmussen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wei Cheng's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cheng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rasmussen connects with a right hand. Cheng shakes it off.
Rasmussen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasmussen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cheng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasmussen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rasmussen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheng.
Rasmussen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheng doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasmussen moves away from the strike by Cheng.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Cheng.
Cheng misses with a hook. Rasmussen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rasmussen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasmussen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheng.
Cheng throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasmussen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheng swings widly with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasmussen moves out of range as Cheng strikes.#T1#
Cheng misses with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasmussen slips a jab from Cheng.
Rasmussen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheng throws out the jab.
Cheng throws a jab when Rasmussen was well out of range.
Rasmussen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cheng misses with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a series of strikes. Cheng will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rasmussen clobbers Cheng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rasmussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Rasmussen does no damage.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rasmussen slips under a jab.
Cheng misses with a looping left.
Rasmussen stalks Cheng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cheng's face. Cheng staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen blocks a jab.
Cheng misses with a straight right. #T2#
Cheng loads up on a big right hand but Rasmussen slips the punch.
Rasmussen lands a jab to Cheng's midsection.
Rasmussen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheng.
Rasmussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen cracks Cheng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cheng throws a hook but Rasmussen avoids it easily.
Cheng misses with a straight right.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the head.
Rasmussen slips under a jab from Cheng.
Rasmussen looks to land a combination but Cheng avoids it well.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Cheng.
Cheng swings widly with a right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheng misses with a straight right. #T3#
Rasmussen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheng circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Cheng.
Cheng throws a looping overhand right but Rasmussen ducks down to avoid it.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Cheng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rasmussen staying out of range there.
As Cheng looks to move away, Rasmussen throws a big counter combo but Cheng just gets out of the way.
Cheng misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Rasmussen.
Cheng misses the jab.
Cheng throws a lazy right hand but Rasmussen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheng misses with a straight left.
Rasmussen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheng throws out the jab.
Cheng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cheng throws a right hand that misses
and Rasmussen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasmussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheng misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rasmussen misses its target.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Cheng throws a poor cross that misses
and Rasmussen counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheng misses with a straight right.
Rasmussen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Rasmussen does no damage.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Cheng moves out of range.
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasmussen ducks under a wild hook from Cheng.
Rasmussen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheng.
Cheng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasmussen blocks a jab.
Rasmussen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rasmussen works Cheng's body with a nice hook.
Cheng misses with a straight left.
Cheng missing with a left hand there. Rasmussen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rasmussen finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheng's head.
Rasmussen slips a jab from Cheng.
Wei Cheng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheng throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balder Rasmussen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rasmussen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balder Rasmussen!
After winning the bout, Balder Rasmussen 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:
Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Cheng is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Cheng's guard.#SUB2#
Cheng looking for subs off his back but Irwin has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Cheng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Cheng has a hand on Irwin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Irwin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cheng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Irwin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cheng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Irwin working for a submission but Cheng is keeping him at bay.
Irwin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Cheng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin trying to control but Cheng is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheng is desperately trying to improve his position but Irwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Irwin working for a submission but Cheng is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Irwin has control of Cheng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cheng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Irwin controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng frees his head quite easily.
Irwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cheng is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin tries to control but Cheng wriggling away.
Cheng can't escape the position.
#T4#
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheng is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Irwin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cheng is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheng is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheng is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Irwin working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cheng closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Irwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cheng is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
Cheng is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Cheng is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cheng looking for submissions off his back.
Cheng is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!
Cheng is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Cheng is trying to improve his position.
Irwin controlling from side mount.
Cheng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cheng tries to improve position but can't.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheng can do to turn this around?
Irwin works to advance to full mount. Cheng defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cheng sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!#SUB#
Irwin has hold of Cheng's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cheng tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Irwin cranks the arm and Cheng screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cheng, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaun Irwin!
Shaun Irwin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '. |
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Event:
Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheng tries to clinch but Mifune moves away
and Mifune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
Cheng tries to clinch
and Mifune counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheng tries to clinch but Mifune moves away
and Mifune counters with a nice uppercut.
Mifune circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mifune counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheng thinking.
Cheng wants to clinch but Mifune slips to the side
and Mifune counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mifune counters with a straight right hand.
Mifune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheng has time to react.
Wei Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cheng ducks right into an uppercut from Mifune.
Cheng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mifune counters with a nice uppercut.
Mifune closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cheng! Mifune dives in looking to finish! Cheng is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kikuchiyo Mifune!
Kikuchiyo Mifune 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:
Highland 152
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Cheng closes the distance and clinches.
Koman blocks an elbow strike.
Koman wants to break free but Cheng has control.
Cheng tries to throw a body punch but Koman avoids it by throwing Cheng back against the cage.
Cheng jumps guard but Koman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheng. #TD2#
Cheng jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Cheng is looking to cinch up a triangle. Koman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cheng's body to avoid the submission. Cheng has instead reached around Koman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cheng arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wei Cheng!
A less than humble Wei Cheng misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 145
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng wants to clinch
and Enkhtulga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Enkhtulga scores with a punch to the head.
Cheng tries to clinch but Enkhtulga moves out of range.
Cheng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enkhtulga.
Cheng wants to clinch but Enkhtulga slips to the side
and Enkhtulga counters with a nice uppercut.
Enkhtulga closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
Cheng closes the distance but Enkhtulga moves to the side
and Enkhtulga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheng doesn't manage to clinch there - Enkhtulga circles away.
Cheng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkhtulga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enkhtulga counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheng is looking to clinch but Enkhtulga is avoiding it.
Enkhtulga throws a fast counter high kick but Cheng manages to duck under it in time.
Enkhtulga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkhtulga.
Cheng closes the distance but Enkhtulga moves to the side
and Enkhtulga counters with a series of strikes. Cheng will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Cheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkhtulga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enkhtulga keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheng wants to clinch but Enkhtulga slips to the side
enabling Enkhtulga to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enkhtulga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Enkhtulga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Cheng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enkhtulga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cheng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enkhtulga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enkhtulga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cheng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enkhtulga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enkhtulga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enkhtulga distracts Cheng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cheng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enkhtulga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enkhtulga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Enkhtulga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Enkhtulga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
Enkhtulga working the head with strikes.
Enkhtulga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cheng tries to bench press Enkhtulga off him but Enkhtulga keeps the position.
Enkhtulga trying to control the action but Cheng is working from the bottom.
Enkhtulga working the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheng manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Enkhtulga wants to get back to full guard but Cheng has mounted him!
Enkhtulga tries to improve his position but instead Cheng has taken his back! #T3#
Enkhtulga is trying to stand back up.
Cheng trying to control.
Enkhtulga trying to control but not successfully.
Enkhtulga trying to get back to his feet but Cheng is in full control for now.
Enkhtulga is really stuck here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Enkhtulga is still trying to improve position.
Cheng doesn't have the hooks in and Enkhtulga manages to turn into his guard.
#SU2#
Enkhtulga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Enkhtulga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enkhtulga counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#Wei Cheng's cut is getting worse.
Cheng tries to clinch but Enkhtulga moves away
and Enkhtulga counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
Enkhtulga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cheng tries to clinch up.
Cheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkhtulga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enkhtulga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#Wei Cheng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enkhtulga counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#Jeez, Wei Cheng's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cheng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enkhtulga to score with a decent uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wei Cheng's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cheng tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Cheng's guard.#SUB#
Cheng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cheng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Sanchez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cheng some visible discomfort.
Cheng is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Cheng is defending well.
Cheng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Cheng is working away. #T1#
Cheng gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cheng looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Cheng is defending well.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Cheng defends it.
Sanchez throwing shots but Cheng is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez is trying to control. Cheng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheng defends it well. #SUB#
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanchez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanchez!#SUB2#
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
Cheng is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Sanchez throws a strike aimed at the side of Cheng's head but Cheng avoids it well.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cheng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Cheng defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cheng is trying to escape the mount.
Cheng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.#SUB2#
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cheng is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cheng can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cheng can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Cheng is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Cheng is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Cheng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Cheng gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheng sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cheng tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cheng tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng tries to clinch but Sandwhich is having none of it. #CL2#
Sandwhich has Cheng up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandwhich misses with the head strike.
Sandwhich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Cheng decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Cheng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandwhich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandwhich trying to control but Cheng is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cheng has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sandwhich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cheng has tightened it up now! Sandwhich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wei Cheng!
Wei Cheng spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul circles away.
Cheng tries to clinch up.
Cheng fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cheng manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Paul has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cheng to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Paul is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cheng pulls down on the head and he's put Paul to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wei Cheng! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacBurgh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
MacBurgh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on MacBurgh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cheng tries to clinch but MacBurgh moves out of range.
MacBurgh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cheng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheng looks to clinch #TD2#
and MacBurgh counters with a 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.
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
MacBurgh wants to control but Cheng is keeping him busy.
Cheng tries to buck MacBurgh off but MacBurgh is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacBurgh is looking to take a break and control but Cheng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cheng actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacBurgh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacBurgh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacBurgh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cheng actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cheng actively working from the bottom here.
Cheng is pressing down on MacBurgh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
MacBurgh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cheng's head.#SUB#
Cheng has his foot on MacBurgh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacBurgh works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacBurgh defends well.#SUB#
Cheng looking for subs off his back but MacBurgh has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Cheng 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 MacBurgh. Oh but Cheng has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! MacBurgh goes limp - he's gone! Cheng jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wei Cheng!
The defeated John MacBurgh had this to say: 'Thank you all, I am retiring after this fight. It has been a good run.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiryu with a hook.
Cheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiryu with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kiryu as Cheng shoots in.
Cheng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cheng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cheng throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
Cheng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cheng shoots for a takedown but Kiryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiryu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
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!
Kiryu scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Cheng checks it.
Kiryu lands a jab-cross combination.
Cheng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Kiryu digs a good body shot into Cheng's ribs.
Kiryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kiryu finds it's way through Cheng's defenses.
Kiryu scores with a punch to the head.
Kazuma Kiryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Cheng backs off Kiryu throws a huge counter combo but Cheng manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Kiryu - just one landing.
Kiryu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cheng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiryu is fending him off so far but Cheng persists. Nope, Kiryu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wei Cheng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Cheng blocks the leg kick.
Kiryu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheng has time to react.
Cheng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Kiryu.
A jab from Kiryu does it's job there.
Kiryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kiryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheng.
Cheng throws the kick towards the body but Kiryu avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kiryu as Cheng shoots in.
Kiryu lands a jab to the head.
Kiryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheng in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiryu as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiryu.
Kiryu lands a right hook to the body.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheng dives in and grabs Kiryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiryu pushes down on Cheng's head and hops out.#T3#
Cheng shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiryu throws a combination. Cheng tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cheng shoots in for a double leg but Kiryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cheng on the side of the head.
Kiryu throws a low kick but Cheng avoids it.
Kiryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiryu lunges at Cheng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheng's hand.
Cheng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiryu defends it nicely.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cheng. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cheng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiryu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiryu.#T4#
Kiryu throws the kick towards the body but Cheng avoids it.
Kiryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Cheng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiryu cracks Cheng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiryu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheng doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiryu throws out a powerful jab.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense.
Kiryu lands a slapping body shot.
Kiryu works Cheng's body with a nice hook.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wei Cheng's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cheng tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiryu but Kiryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiryu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kiryu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiryu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheng.
Cheng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiryu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheng with a poor takedown
and Kiryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wei Cheng. 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.
Kiryu scores with the left hand. Cheng knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Cheng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiryu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu lands the left hand.
Cheng tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kiryu tries to work over Cheng's front leg with a kick but Cheng checks it.
Kiryu digs a good hook to Cheng's body.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wei Cheng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheng tries to clinch but Kiryu is having none of it.
Kiryu cracks Cheng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiryu scores with a nice head shot.
Cheng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiryu looks to land a combination. Cheng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cheng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheng wants to clinch up but Kiryu keeps it at a distance.
Cheng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiryu swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Kiryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheng.
Cheng tries to counter with a takedown but Kiryu is quick to defend against it.
Cheng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cheng tries to clinch but Kiryu moves out of range. #T2#
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kiryu lands a jab-cross combination.
Kiryu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kiryu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiryu cracks Cheng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiryu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cheng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheng tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiryu!
Kiryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiryu wants it to stay on the feet.
Cheng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiryu throws out a counter right but Cheng avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Cheng. #T3#
Kiryu throws a nice looking combination but Cheng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheng misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiryu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cheng misses with a head kick.
Kiryu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiryu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheng.
Cheng appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cheng closes the distance and clinches.
Kiryu jumps guard but Cheng stands there with Kiryu around his waist. Kiryu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Cheng decides to pull guard.
Cheng is trying to control the position but Kiryu postures up.
Kiryu wants to get up but he can't break Cheng's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kiryu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Kiryu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiryu trying to control but Cheng is working from the bottom.
Kiryu wants to stand and escape but instead Cheng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kiryu is pulling down on Cheng's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Kiryu landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Cheng not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Kiryu doesn't react quick enough and Cheng cranks it - Kiryu screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Wei Cheng! |
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