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Event:
RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1# Xiangjie shoots for a takedown but Lemire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lemire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiangjie. Lemire looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! A decent looking body kick lands there for Xiangjie.#CL2# Xiangjie closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Xiangjie breaks from the clinch.
Lemire shoots in for a double leg but Xiangjie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Xiangjie clinches up with Lemire and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Xiangjie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lemire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Lemire gets tackled into the cage by Xiangjie. Xiangjie maintains the clinch. #BC2# Xiangjie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Xiangjie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Xiangjie tries to pull guard but Lemire won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Lemire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Xiangjie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Lemire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhou Xiangjie. Lemire letting Xiangjie take a breather here. Xiangjie lands an elbow inside. Xiangjie lands a nice knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xiangjie working Lemire over with knees to the body.#T1##BC2# Xiangjie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lemire takes a kick to the side of the head. Xiangjie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2# Xiangjie clinches up against the cage. Xiangjie lands a nice shot to the body. Xiangjie lands an elbow inside. #BC2# Xiangjie breaks from the clinch.
#KD2# Xiangjie lands a big head kick that sends Lemire tumbling to the mat! Xiangjie takes a step backwards and waves Lemire back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lemire is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Xiangjie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Oh Lemire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice elbow from Xiangjie. Xiangjie lands a nice elbow. Lemire letting Xiangjie take a breather here. Xiangjie told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Xiangjie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemire smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Xiangjie takes the fight into the clinch. Xiangjie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lemire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Xiangjie lands a knee to the head.
#T2# Xiangjie pushes Lemire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Xiangjie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2# Xiangjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Lemire tries to keep at a distance but Xiangjie has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Xiangjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lemire wants to stay close but Xiangjie steps back to make room for something. Lemire seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Xiangjie and Lemire drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zhou Xiangjie! |
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Event:
RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1# Xiangjie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Madden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiangjie fails with the takedown and Madden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Xiangjie wants to clinch and Madden counters with a huge left! Xiangjie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Madden isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xiangjie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Madden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrann Madden! |
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Event:
RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1# Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Xiangjie moves out of range easily. Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek lands a head kick!
Xiangjie is looking to clinch. Xiangjie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cizek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circle, before Cizek throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Xiangjie's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cizek lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Cyril Cizek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Xiangjie misses with a wild combination.
Xiangjie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Xiangjie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A head kick by Xiangjie misses and deGrom counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Xiangjie moves into the clinch. Xiangjie has deGrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. deGrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Xiangjie manages to break the clinch.
deGrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiangjie. A head kick misses from Xiangjie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. deGrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice uppercut there from deGrom. deGrom lands with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xiangjie tries to clinch but deGrom moves away and deGrom counters with a three punch combo that has Xiangjie backing up. Xiangjie nods at deGrom to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Xiangjie rushes deGrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# deGrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
deGrom is trying to break the clinch but Xiangjie is controlling him. deGrom tries to circle away but Xiangjie has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Xiangjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. deGrom scores with a one two! Xiangjie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Clayton deGrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xiangjie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deGrom looks to land a combination but Xiangjie avoids it well. deGrom fails to land with a series of punches.
deGrom works over Xiangjie's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Xiangjie is rocked! deGrom shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Xiangjie takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - deGrom sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Xiangjie bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton deGrom! |
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