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Event:
IFA 16: Bar Brawl
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Sato looks to land a combination but Xan avoids it well. Sato thuds his right hand into Xan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Xan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xan moves away from the strike by Sato. Sato misses with a double jab
and Xan counters with a stiff right hand. Xan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Xan. Some wild striking there from Sato.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xan. Xan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sato. Sato scores with a jab. Xan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Xan misses with an uppercut. A countering left hand to the body from Sato misses. 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! Xan walks into a straight right hand from Sato.#ROC2#Xan is rocked! Xan dodges the punch combination from Sato.
Sato slips under a jab. Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Xan throws a one two combo.
Xan misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely. Sloppy strikes from Sato. Those never looked like landing. Xan lands a head shot. Datsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sato throws a series of punches but Xan avoids them all with ease. Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sato defending well as Xan loads up on a big left hand. As Xan backs off Sato throws a huge counter combo but Xan manages to avoid it all. Sato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xan lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xan slips a jab and a cross from Sato.
Sato moves out of range as Xan strikes. Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xan. No joy there for Sato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2# A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target. Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sato throws out a loose jab but Xan uses good head movement to avoid it. Sato misses with the combination.
Sato misses with a hook. Xan ducked under it nicely. Xan misses with an uppercut. Xan throws a shot to the body.
Xan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sato back to the cage. Xan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Xan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato. Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato misses with a looping left. Sato clobbers Xan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sato misses with a two punch combination.
Xan is looking for a counter combo. Sato swings widly with a right hand
letting Xan counter with a right hand. #T3# Sato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xan. A little feinted left hand from Xan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sato connects with a nice looking jab.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Xan is out of range. Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Xan's shoulder, as Xan tries to avoid the shot. Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Xan lands with a good body shot. Sato throws a right and a left that both miss. Xan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Xan throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Sato. Xan misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Xan's defenses. Xan ducks under a wild hook from Sato. Xan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Xan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sato lands with a right that hurts Xan. Xan looks to clinch but Sato throws a short knee that drops Xan. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Datsuro Sato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1# Xan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Xan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Xan connects with the punch. Xan lands a jab to the nose. Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan. Gracie has his takedown stuffed enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab. Gracie takes one to the chin there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked! Xan connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gracie tumbling to the canvas! Xan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gracie was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liu Xan! |
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Event:
IFA 12: Maximum
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# Good standup being displayed there by Xan as he connects with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Prasetya looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xan tests Prasetya's chin there with a solid looking shot. Xan connects with a nice looking jab.
Prasetya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prasetya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Xan cracks Prasetya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2# Prasetya forces Xan back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##TD# Xan drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Xan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prasetya passes Xan's left leg - he's now in half guard. Prasetya trying to pass the guard but Xan defending well. #SUB2# Prasetya is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Prasetya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prasetya. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Xan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB# Xan looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are battling for position here. Xan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Xan working for a triangle but Prasetya defends it easily.
#SUB2# Prasetya 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. Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Prasetya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prasetya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Xan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Prasetya wants to control from the top but Xan keeps moving. Prasetya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Prasetya postures up in Xan's guard and throws a big left but Xan blocks it. #SUB2# Prasetya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prasetya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Xan is looking for a triangle but Prasetya pushes his legs off easily.
Prasetya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Xan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Xan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xan is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Prasetya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prasetya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Xan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Prasetya keeping moving, preventing Xan from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Xan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Prasetya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Prasetya tries to clinch up. Liu Xan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Prasetya fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Xan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasetya can do to turn this around? Xan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prasetya avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Xan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Xan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prasetya under the eye. Liu Xan is winning the standup battle so far. Xan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nice straight punches there by Xan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xan.#ROC#Prasetya is rocked! Prasetya darts in looking for a takedown but Xan gets double underhooks and turns Prasetya into the ropes. Xan connects with a nice looking jab.
Prasetya is still on wobbly legs! Can Xan finish him? Prasetya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Prasetya misses with a takedown attempt and Xan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayu Prasetya.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Prasetya fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Prasetya is breathing heavily. Xan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prasetya's hands. Xan throws a good cross that connects.
Xan lunges at Prasetya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prasetya's hand. Liu Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prasetya closes the distance and clinches up with Xan, looking for a takedown. Prasetya pushes Xan against the ropes but Xan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Xan appears to be looking for a big counter. Xan jabs Prasetya to the body, keeping him at a distance. Xan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Xan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xan duly obliges. #T3# Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. It looks like Xan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Xan throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Prasetya stumbling backwards into the ropes! Prasetya bounces back off the ropes towards Xan, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Xan lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Xan celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liu Xan! |
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Event:
IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Morah misses with a takedown attempt enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab. Xan scores with a nice strike. Morah closes the distance but Xan moves to the side and Xan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Xan avoids the body shot from Morah.
Morah misses with an uppercut. A shot to the body from Morah misses and Xan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Morah throws a combination that misses and Xan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jab from Xan. Xan misses with a double jab.
Morah swings for the body but Xan moves out of range.
Xan fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xan cracks Morah with an open hand slap. Morah darts in looking for a takedown but Xan gets double underhooks and turns Morah into the cage. It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# No joy there for Xan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xan lands a nice shot that snaps Morah's head back.
#TD2# Morah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xan sprawls well initially but Morah persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Xan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morah. Morah controlling the action here. Xan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xan.#SUB# Xan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Morah throws a big right hand that misses. Morah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Morah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Morah throwing strikes but missing. Morah scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Morah is sitting in close to Xan's body. Xan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Morah is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Morah is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Xan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liu Xan! |
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Event:
IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Xan misses with a looping left. Martin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab. Martin shoots in for a double leg but Xan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Xan throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it. Xan slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Xan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2# Martin closes the distance and clinches. Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin. Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Xan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Xan counter with a right hand. Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin. Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Xan with a jab. Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Martin walks into a straight right hand from Xan. Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Martin wants to clinch. Xan tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies! Xan lands a nice shot to the body.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Martin dodges the punch combination from Xan.
#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xan's waist but Xan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side. Xan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Xan swinging wildly here.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Xan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Xan lands a right hook to the body.
Xan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan. Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Xan with a nice cross. Martin throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely. Xan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3# A right-left combo lands from Xan. Xan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Martin throws a right hand that Xan ducks under and follows up with a left that Xan also avoids with ease. Xan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Xan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Martin misses with a body punch
and Xan counters with a straight right hand. Martin looks winded! Xan jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Xan dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut! Xan connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Xan. Beautiful body shot. Martin tries to clinch and Xan counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd cheers as Xan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though. Xan lands a jab-cross combination. #T4# Xan with a hook. Xan works the jab nicely. Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride. Xan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Xan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Martin tries to clinch but Xan moves out of range. Xan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Xan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Xan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2# Martin forces Xan back against the cage and clinches. Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Xan jumps guard.
#SUB# Xan has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liu Xan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2024 |
#R1# A punch combination from Xan misses. Father steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xan. Xan lands a lovely overhand right. Xan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Father under the eye. Xan tests Father's chin there with a solid looking shot. A punch lands to the side of Father 's head but he takes it in his stride. A left lands for Xan. The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Xan looks to score with a jab to the body but Father is just out of range. Father is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A cross from Xan lands.#T1# Xan lunges at Father with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Father's hand. Xan throws a right and a left that Father avoids nicely. Xan throws a series of punches but Father avoids them all with ease. Father slips a straight right by Xan. Father tries to counter by closing the distance. Xan misses with a shot to the body and Father counters with a left right combination that sends Xan crashing to the mat - Father wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Xan out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storm Father! During a confident post fight interview, Storm Father thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liu Xan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Do Dim Mak! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Dim Mak clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Dim Mak manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Dim Mak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xan defends well. Dim Mak is trying to keep Xan in close.
#SUB2# Dim Mak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dim Mak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Xan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dim Mak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xan has managed to get both his arms back between Dim Mak's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xan wants to control from the top but Dim Mak keeps moving. Xan looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2# Dim Mak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dim Mak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Dim Mak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Dim Mak has his foot on Xan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xan works his way back into a safe position though. Xan wants to pass the guard but Dim Mak is keeping the position.#SUB# Xan 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. Dim Mak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xan is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Dim Mak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xan is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2# Dim Mak looking for a guillotine here but Xan defends easily.
#SUB2# Dim Mak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dim Mak can't keep his opponent in guard - Xan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Dim Mak looking for submissions off his back. Dim Mak is looking to control Xan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dim Mak avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2# Dim Mak is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Xan is tapping! Great win for Dim Mak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Do Dim Mak! A relieved looking Do Dim Mak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Wiggins closes the distance and clinches. Wiggins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wiggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiggins lands on the inside with an uppercut. Xan fails to pull guard.
Wiggins misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggins tries to work over Xan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Xan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wiggins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Liu Xan has been cut. A bit of stalling here from Wiggins.
Wiggins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wiggins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wiggins is working Xan over against the cage. Xan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ernesto Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liu Xan. Xan is trying to pull guard but Wiggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Wiggins scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xan tries to pull guard but Wiggins forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Xan looks winded! Xan is trying to pull guard but Wiggins has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Wiggins lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Xan is rocked! Wiggins throws a big uppercut that drops Xan! More strikes from Wiggins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Xan lies dazed against the cage as Wiggins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Wiggins! |
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