Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Qiang has Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
Palonesess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Qiang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Palonesess is trying to trip Qiang. He has hold of a leg but Qiang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Palonesess persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Qiang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Palonesess moves in looking to clinch but Qiang pushes him off.
Qiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Qiang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palonesess.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed
and Qiang counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Palonesess throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Qiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Palonesess finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Palonesess stands and steps away. Qiang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Qiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang misses with a head kick.
Qiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Palonesess.
Qiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palonesess on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Qiang - that will leave a mark!
Palonesess looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Qiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Palonesess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Qiang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palonesess looking for a sweep. Not yet Palonesess, not yet.
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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Qiang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess pulls Qiang in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palonesess is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Palonesess shoots and misses
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Palonesess shoots and misses
and Palonesess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Qiang on his heels. He'll look to pass Qiang's guard now, I'm sure.
Qiang is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.
Palonesess trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Palonesess decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Qiang pushes Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Palonesess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palonesess manages to end up in side control.
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Palonesess has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Palonesess is out of range.
Palonesess shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Palonesess with a poor takedown
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qiang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Qiang.
Qiang slips under a jab from Palonesess.
Qiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palonesess chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qiang can pounce on him.
Palonesess shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Palonesess moves out of range as Qiang throws a body kick.
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qiang pinned against the cage. Qiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Qiang throws a low kick, looking for Palonesess's leg but Palonesess calmly moves out of range.
Qiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Qiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palonesess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palonesess checks a leg kick.
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Qiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Qiang. #CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Qiang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palonesess avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Qiang leaves Palonesess with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Qiang jabs Palonesess right on the nose. Palonesess blinks but takes it well.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Palonesess back into the cage.#BC2#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Qiang scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is keeping the position.#T1#
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palonesess is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Qiang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Qiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palonesess's head.#TD#
Palonesess is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qiang's half guard.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Qiang is working away.
Qiang is controlling Palonesess's trapped leg to prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Qiang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palonesess is on him like a limpet, forcing Qiang back against the cage.#T3#
Qiang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palonesess is defending well.#BC2#
Qiang manages to break the clinch.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Qiang throws a front kick aimed at Palonesess's knee but Palonesess avoids it well.
Palonesess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Wang Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palonesess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Qiang, which made it look bad.
Palonesess tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a nice body shot.
Palonesess is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Qiang.
Palonesess looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4##TD#
Palonesess throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palonesess is in Qiang's guard.
Palonesess lands a couple of digs.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Qiang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Qiang passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Qiang is predictable there #CL#
and Barca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang blocking some punches.
Barca lands a nice uppercut.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qiang.
Qiang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca pushes Qiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Qiang blocking some punches.
Barca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Barca.
Barca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barca working aggressively here.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Barca scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Barca on the inside.
Qiang wants to break free but Barca has control.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang can't get the takedown.
Barca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Barca lands a left hand.
Barca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barca lands a left hand.
Qiang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barca prevents it.
Qiang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Qiang trying to land knees to the body.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Barca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barca has Qiang pressed against the cage, preventing Qiang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qiang.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca working aggressively here.
Barca misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Barca.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Barca.
Barca prevents the takedown attempt.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Barca lands a nice uppercut.
Qiang wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qiang tries to score a body lock takedown but Barca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barca as the two fighters clinch.
Barca working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barca lands a jab.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Qiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca catches Qiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Qiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barca connects with a jab.
Barca throws a lazy head kick
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Qiang misses.
Barca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
A quick step to the side and Barca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barca tries to clinch there but Qiang circles away.
Qiang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Qiang wants to land a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Barca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Barca back into the cage.
Qiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca misses with a body punch.
Barca lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Qiang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barca after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barca as Qiang tries to tie him up.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Barca. #BC2#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barca lands a nice shot that snaps Qiang's head back.
Qiang tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
Barca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hannibal Barca is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Qiang gets tackled into the cage by Barca. Barca maintains the clinch.
Qiang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barca smiles and moves away.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Barca staying out of range there.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target. #T2#
Qiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Qiang.
Barca lands with a good body shot.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Qiang off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barca checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barca.
Barca lands a body shot.
Qiang throws a push kick but Barca slaps the foot to one side.
Qiang walks into a jab.
Barca stuns Qiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barca lands a jab.
Qiang scores with a nice strike.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca tries to counter by clinching up but Qiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qiang swings for the body but Barca moves out of range. #T3#
Barca tries to bum rush Qiang with a series of wild strikes but Qiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Barca tenderised Qiang's leg. Qiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Qiang misses with a kick to the body.
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barca, right into the meat.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Qiang off balance momentarily.
Barca lands a nice hook to Qiang's body. Qiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barca stuns Qiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qiang misses with a body kick.
Qiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qiang throws a push kick but Barca slaps the foot to one side.
Barca seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barca takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Barca misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca throws a hook but Qiang avoids it easily.
Good work by Barca as he checks the leg kick.
Qiang wants to slow Barca down by chopping away at his legs.
Barca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qiang's calf.
Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Qiang off balance momentarily.
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Qiang checks a leg kick.
Barca avoids the head kick by Qiang.
Qiang slips a straight right by Barca.
Qiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barca throws a head kick but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qiang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Barca.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca wants to clinch.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barca connects with a jab.
Barca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Qiang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiang can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Barca.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Qiang misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca scores with a shot to the body.
Barca lands an overhand right.
Barca lands with a cross.
Barca lands a front kick.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Qiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Barca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barca punishes Qiang's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barca.
Barca digs a good hook to Qiang's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barca!
Qiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wang Qiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab lands there for Barca.
Barca jabs at Qiang's body.
Barca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Qiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Qiang walks into a stiff left hand from Barca.
Barca avoids the head kick by Qiang.
Barca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Qiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Qiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barca. Barca obviously looking to wear him down.
Qiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Barca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##CL#
Barca has managed to clinch.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
Barca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Barca misses with some punches.
Hannibal Barca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barca gets underhooks to prevent Qiang's takedown attempt.
Barca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Barca.
A head punch on the inside from Barca fails to land.
Qiang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang. #BC#
Barca breaks from the clinch.
Qiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qiang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barca lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Barca moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Qiang gets control of Barca's arms and successfully pulls guard. Qiang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Qiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barca passes Qiang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Barca is working for a kimura but Qiang is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barca 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
An out of breath Hannibal Barca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 143 Arendse - Kettu
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1#
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qiang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Qiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Skrarez moves into the clinch.
Skrarez gets through Qiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qiang managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Qiang is trying to push Skrarez away but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.#BC#
Qiang breaks from the clinch.
Skrarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrarez. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Qiang digs a good body shot into Skrarez's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Skrarez moved out of range.
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qiang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Qiang wants it to stay on the feet.
Skrarez shoots and misses
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Wang Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Skrarez.#T1#
Qiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang throws a solid leg kick but Skrarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Qiang.
Qiang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Qiang keeps it at a distance.
Qiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.
Qiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Skrarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Qiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skrarez postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it. #SUB2#
Skrarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Qiang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Qiang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Skrarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet but Qiang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez striking off his back but it's not causing Qiang any problems.
Qiang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skrarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qiang is one step ahead there.
Skrarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qiang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Qiang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Skrarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Skrarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Qiang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body. #BC#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Qiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrarez. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
Skrarez looks to clinch
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Qiang cracks Skrarez with an open hand slap.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skrarez.
Skrarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skrarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang misses with a kick to the body.
Skrarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qiang.#TD2#
Skrarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Qiang's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skrarez preventing the sweep.
Skrarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Skrarez postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Skrarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Qiang under the eye.
Skrarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qiang works over Skrarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Skrarez checks a low kick from Qiang.
Skrarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Qiang is just out of range.
Skrarez moves in looking to clinch but Qiang pushes him off.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Skrarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang lands the left hand.
Skrarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qiang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Qiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skrarez checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang misses with a body kick.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrarez can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Skrarez drives through and clinches with Qiang against the cage. #T1#
Skrarez has Qiang pressed against the cage, preventing Qiang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang is looking for a takedown.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qiang avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Qiang tries to circle away but Skrarez has him pinned against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Qiang drops back down to his feet.
Skrarez lands a right hand. #T2#
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Qiang avoids it.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Skrarez works on Qiang's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Qiang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skrarez uses from the top position.
Skrarez wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skrarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skrarez postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skrarez throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
Skrarez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Skrarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Qiang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skrarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarez works over Qiang with some ground and pound from guard.
Skrarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qiang is keeping the position for now.
Francesco Skrarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skrarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skrarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skrarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4##CL2#
Skrarez has closed the distance and engaged Qiang in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Qiang is defending well for now.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skrarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez dives in and grabs Qiang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Qiang pushes down on Skrarez's head and hops out.
Qiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.#CL2#
Skrarez closes the distance and clinches.
Skrarez stops a takedown attempt from Qiang.
Skrarez tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qiang throws a right and a left that Skrarez avoids nicely.
Skrarez slips under a jab.
Qiang tests Skrarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Qiang keeps it at a distance.
Qiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Qiang is having none of it.
Qiang throws a big counter combination but Skrarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skrarez tries for a takedown but Qiang circles away easily
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Skrarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Qiang there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Qiang moves away
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Skrarez clinches.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Qiang.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Qiang or not.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang. #T1#
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Qiang is looking to break free of the clinch but Skrarez has double underhooks.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Qiang avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Qiang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez lands a left hand. #T2#
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
A short left from Skrarez.
Qiang misses with a body punch.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Qiang drops back down to his feet.
Qiang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez landing knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez. #T3##BC#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang Qiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skrarez.
Skrarez avoids a kick to the body.
Qiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skrarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Qiang circles away.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Skrarez back into the cage.
Skrarez lands with a light punch inside.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang is looking to control Skrarez's arms but Skrarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Qiang has his back to the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez stops a takedown attempt from Qiang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang fails to pull guard.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Qiang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skrarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Skrarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skrarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Skrarez!
Our winner, Francesco Skrarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1#
Qiang misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Qiang throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qiang throws out a leg kick but Corona moves out of range and Qiang only half commits.
Corona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Qiang under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qiang.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corona slips a straight right by Qiang.
Qiang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Qiang throws a leg kick
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Qiang throws a lazy body kick
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Corona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Qiang, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Corona has clasped his hands together around Qiang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Corona has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona looks to land a combination but Qiang avoids it well.
Qiang jabs Corona right on the nose. Corona blinks but takes it well.
Qiang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Qiang blocks the body kick.
Qiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Corona persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Qiang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Corona counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Corona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #T2#
Qiang controlling the position.
Corona won't allow Qiang to sweep him here.
Corona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Qiang trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer.
Corona won't allow Qiang to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Qiang looks to land a combination but Corona avoids it well. #T3#
Qiang misses with a body kick.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona darts in looking for a takedown but Qiang gets double underhooks and turns Corona into the cage.
Corona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qiang can pounce on him.
That kick from Qiang tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Qiang throws a body kick that misses.
Qiang throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Qiang.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but Qiang moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Corona closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Corona trying to control the action but Qiang is working from the bottom. #T4#
Corona throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Qiang struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Corona has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang slips under a jab from Corona.
Qiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qiang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Qiang tries to keep at a distance but Corona has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Corona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corona.
Qiang is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qiang.#CL#
Qiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang jumps guard but Corona stands there with Qiang around his waist. Qiang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Corona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qiang throws a leg kick
and Corona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Qiang is looking to land body kicks.
Corona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corona checks a low kick from Qiang.
Qiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.#TD2#
Qiang gets caught flat footed, as Corona shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Corona slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Corona postures up.
Qiang wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard.
Qiang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corona in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Qiang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corona is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Qiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qiang's waist but Qiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corona off to one side.
Wang Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
Qiang tries to clinch there but Corona circles away.
Qiang tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Qiang.
Corona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Qiang swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Qiang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Qiang.
Corona misses with a left hand
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corona.#TD2#
Corona closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Qiang is looking to control Corona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Qiang avoid being mounted?
Corona prevents Qiang from improving his position.#T4#
Corona is looking to pass Qiang's guard but actually Qiang recovers to full guard.
Qiang trying to control the position here.
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corona.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Qiang scores with a three punch combo!
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Corona closes the distance but Qiang moves to the side
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Corona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to avoid it but Corona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qiang to the ground. Qiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Corona drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Qiang is trying to keep Corona in close.
Qiang has Corona pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Corona trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch but Qiang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang misses with a few strikes there.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona connects with a jab.
Qiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Qiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corona fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
Qiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corona is out of range.
Donk. Qiang catches Corona right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Corona throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Qiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Corona finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Corona postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Qiang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Corona, into his guard. #REVR#
Juan Corona has got the better of the ground game so far.
Qiang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corona is proving hard to escape from.
Corona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Qiang trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Qiang sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Qiang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
An out of breath Wang Qiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Qiang misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qiang throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Qiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Qiang throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Qiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Qiang.
Soares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Qiang is stalling here. #BC#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Qiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Qiang misses.
Qiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Soares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Qiang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Qiang dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qiang preventing the sweep. #T3#
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Soares is trying to hold Qiang in close to prevent damage but Qiang has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares is looking to control Qiang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soares avoid being mounted?
Soares wants to improve his position but Qiang is controlling well. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soares is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wang Qiang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Qiang misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Qiang gets caught napping as Soares dives in and scores a takedown. Qiang manages to retain guard.
Qiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang pulls Soares in close to prevent any damage.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Soares postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is looking to work some ground and pound but Qiang has wrist control.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Soares counters with a single leg into guard. Qiang didn't expect that.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely. #T2#
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soares is pushing down on Qiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Soares has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qiang is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Soares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Soares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qiang's head.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Qiang's thigh. Qiang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Qiang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Soares forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Soares wants to work for an arm triangle but Qiang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Soares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Soares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soares wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
Qiang is looking for a sweep.
Soares wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Soares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qiang dodges the ground and pound from Soares.#T2##SUB2#
Soares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qiang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soares's best efforts.
Qiang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qiang's head. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qiang defends it well. #SUB2#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Soares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Qiang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soares.
Soares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qiang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Soares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Soares 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. Qiang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DUEL#131 Skrumbo vs Feltre
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Qiang misses.
Diaz throws a right hand that Qiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Qiang also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Qiang misses with a double jab.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Qiang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz! #CUT#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Qiang throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Qiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qiang missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Qiang jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Qiang's guard.#T1#
Qiang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Qiang has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Diaz stands and throws Qiang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Qiang is not content to let Diaz control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Qiang is looking to improve his position.
Diaz throwing shots but Qiang is blocking nicely.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Qiang recovers full guard.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Qiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Qiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Qiang seems unphased.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Qiang looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qiang.
Qiang throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Qiang.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Qiang tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Qiang tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qiang cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Qiang avoids it well.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiang can do to turn this around?
Qiang throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz cracks Qiang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang fails to pull guard. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Qiang avoids it well. #T1#
Qiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Qiang avoids them all with ease.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qiang digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
A nice side step and Qiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Qiang finds it's target.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qiang looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Qiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Qiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Qiang.
Ragnar Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Qiang throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz backing away here, and Qiang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Qiang's torso.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Qiang wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Qiang counters with a body kick.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnar Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
And Qiang responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Qiang cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Qiang throws a shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
That has opened up Wang Qiang's cut even more.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Qiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Qiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Qiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Qiang.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Qiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz walks straight into a right hand from Qiang - that's dropped him! Qiang jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Diaz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wang Qiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#129 Fury vs Arjuna
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Qiang tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Midget looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Qiang cracks Midget with an open hand slap.
Qiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Qiang connects with a jab.
Qiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Qiang is quick to defend against it.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qiang misses with a double jab #TD#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Qiang fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Midget working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Midget drops back looking for a leg! Qiang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Qiang manages to kick Midget off! Midget jumps back into Qiang's guard. #SUB#
Midget thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Midget works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Midget is trying to control. Qiang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Qiang is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Midget not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Midget is keen to just control but Qiang is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
Midget seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Qiang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Midget is working for a kimura but Qiang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Midget is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qiang defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Midget is working for a kimura but Qiang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Qiang is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Qiang is looking to escape.#SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Qiang is defending well. #SUB#
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Qiang defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Midget trying to work for an americana but Qiang has managed to regain full guard.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wang Qiang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Qiang with a jab.
Qiang digs a good hook to Midget's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Midget checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Qiang lands with a hook. Midget tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qiang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Qiang throws a low kick but Midget moves out of range easily.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wang Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang thuds a left hand into Midget's body.#CL2#
Midget gets tackled into the cage by Qiang. Qiang maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Qiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Qiang moves into range and clinches up with Midget.#T1##TD2#
Qiang is trying to trip Midget. He has hold of a leg but Midget is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Qiang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Qiang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Midget swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qiang stays in close to Midget's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a triangle but Qiang pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Midget working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Qiang has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Midget wants to control but Qiang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qiang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Midget.
Well, if Qiang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Midget is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Midget wants to control but Qiang is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qiang pulls his head out easily.
Midget is staying active underneath Qiang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qiang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Midget is trying to get back to full guard.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Midget tries to roll over but Qiang keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Qiang stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qiang misses with a wild combination.
Qiang delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midget doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Qiang moves into range and clinches up with Midget.#TD2#
Midget is fighting off a takedown attempt but Qiang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Midget to the mat. Midget regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Midget wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Qiang is now in half guard. #SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Qiang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Qiang trying to control from half guard but Midget is working away.
Qiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Midget. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Midget wants to improve his position but Qiang is controlling well.
Midget slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Qiang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Midget is trying to control the position but Qiang postures up.
Qiang pushing down on Midget's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Qiang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Midget is trying to control but Qiang manages to pass to mount!
Midget is in all sorts of trouble here.
Midget tries to lock up and control but Qiang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Qiang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Qiang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Midget is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Qiang avoids the attempt from Midget to control.
Wang Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qiang controlling the position easily from mount.
Midget is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qiang controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Qiang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Midget is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Midget is working hard here to advance position.
Qiang controlling from the full mount.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midget trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
A very excited looking Wang Qiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#123 Scarface vs Sigit
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Shelby throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
Shelby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qiang fails to land the takedown.
Qiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelby throws out the jab.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shelby but Shelby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qiang has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby leaves Qiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby lands a slapping body shot.
Shelby takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Qiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang. #T1#
Shelby thuds his right hand into Qiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Qiang rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Qiang moves into the clinch successfully.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Qiang looking for a takedown.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby lands a hook that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shelby smiles and moves away.
Shelby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Qiang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Qiang's body. Qiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
Qiang walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.#TD#
Qiang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shelby's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Shelby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Qiang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shelby connects with a right hand. Qiang shakes it off.#T2##CL#
Qiang darts in and clinches Shelby up against the cage.
Qiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Shelby lands a right hand.
Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shelby smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Shelby darts in and clinches Qiang up against the cage.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang jumps guard but Shelby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shelby walks away with a smile on his face. Qiang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang.
Qiang throws a head kick that misses.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Qiang takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Qiang pulls guard.
Qiang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelby is one step ahead there.
Qiang managing to control the position. #T4##SU2#
Shelby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shelby clinches up against the cage.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shelby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
That's time! Qiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Qiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shelby blocks a head kick by Qiang.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shelby but Shelby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Shelby rushes Qiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Qiang wants to break free but Shelby has control.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby presses Qiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tommy Shelby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shelby lands a body punch.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body punch. #T1#
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shelby gets underhooks to prevent Qiang's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shelby pushes Qiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shelby digs a right hand into Qiang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qiang's gas tank.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shelby gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby digs a right hand into Qiang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qiang's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Qiang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shelby cracks Qiang with a nice body shot.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelby lands a right hand.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Shelby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shelby.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qiang.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qiang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shelby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby works on Qiang's body with a couple of short punches.
Shelby is leaning against Qiang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
A short uppercut from Shelby. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
A short uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Shelby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Qiang blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
A short left from Shelby.
Qiang jumps guard but Shelby stands there with Qiang around his waist. Qiang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shelby tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Qiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Shelby's corner calls for a 1-2. Shelby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Qiang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Shelby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shelby checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shelby! But no joy.#CL2#
Qiang gets tackled into the cage by Shelby. Shelby maintains the clinch.
Qiang has had enough of the clinch but Shelby keeps him there for the moment.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Shelby working aggressively here. #T1#
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside.
Qiang is trying to force a seperation but Shelby has the dominant position.
Shelby lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action. #T2#
Shelby stops a takedown attempt from Qiang.
Shelby scores with a shot to the side of Qiang's head.
A short right from Shelby.
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!
Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Shelby won't allow it.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Shelby won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shelby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
A short right from Shelby on the inside. #ROC2#
Qiang is rocked!
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Qiang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Shelby.
A short right from Shelby on the inside. #T3#
Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qiang.
Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a big uppercut that drops Qiang! More strikes from Shelby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Qiang lies dazed against the cage as Shelby celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!

Event: DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Qiang cracks Slater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Wang Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Slater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slater, as that shot connected.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
Qiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slater throws a sloppy body shot
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Slater catches Qiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater misses with a combination
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
Qiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Qiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Slater fires out a quick counter leg kick but Qiang just manages to avoid it.
Qiang connects with a right hand. Slater shakes it off.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a left to the body.
Slater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Slater drops Qiang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Qiang looks back up at him and smiles so Slater waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Qiang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and Slater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Qiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Qiang throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Slater counters by clinching up.
Slater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Slater blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Qiang.
Slater blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
Qiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Slater pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Slater manages to break the clinch.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Qiang manages to avoid it.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Qiang 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.
Good exchange - Qiang coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
As Qiang looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Slater moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
We've been told by Slater's head coaches at Fight Club FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Qiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Slater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater tries to counter by clinching up but Qiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Qiang with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
letting Slater counter with a right hand. #T1#
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Slater on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qiang slips a jab from Slater.
Qiang works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Slater misses with a leg kick.
Qiang throws a counter combo.
Slater moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Qiang misses with a combination
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Wang Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Qiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Qiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Qiang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Qiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qiang lands with a nice body punch.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Slater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Qiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Slater throws a series of punches but Qiang avoids them all with ease.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slater misses with a body punch
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang lands a head shot.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Qiang connects with a body shot.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang'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#
Qiang misses with a looping left.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Slater connects with a leg kick. Qiang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Slater does it's job there.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slater slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Qiang throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Slater lands a jab.#T1#
Slater throws a head kick that misses.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qiang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Qiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slater.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slater fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Qiang is out of range.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiang manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qiang throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater swinging wildly here. #T2#
Qiang throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Slater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slater throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Qiang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Slater dodges the punch combination from Qiang. #T3#
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Slater misses with a hook. Qiang ducked under it nicely.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Slater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Qiang scores with a jab. Slater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Slater.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Qiang scores with a jab.
Qiang scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater cracks Qiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Slater is predictable there
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wang Qiang.
Well Qiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wang Qiang!
Our winner, Wang Qiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFN#26 Jitsu vs Lapu
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qiang avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Qiang throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
As Qiang looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qiang.
Qiang throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Qiang moves out of range.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Qiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor slips a straight right by Qiang.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Qiang throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qiang with a nice cross.
McGregor throws a hook but Qiang blocks it.
McGregor moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
McGregor takes one on the button.
Qiang misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Qiang lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor moves forwards but Qiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Qiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor throws a hook but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Qiang tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.#TD#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Qiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
McGregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGregor controlling the pace.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Qiang's head.
McGregor thows a huge punch but Qiang dodges it nicely. #T3#
Qiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
Qiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
McGregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Qiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Qiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qiang is staying active underneath McGregor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
McGregor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
McGregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGregor winds up and cracks Qiang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGregor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Qiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGregor lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang is trying to stand back up but McGregor is controlling him
Qiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Jab by Qiang.
McGregor throws a head kick but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang lands with a right hand.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
Qiang 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.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Qiang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.#T1#
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Qiang moves out of range.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qiang misses with a hook
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
Qiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Qiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor throws a right hand that Qiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Qiang also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Qiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qiang dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Qiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Qiang catches McGregor right on the button with a cross.
Qiang blocks a jab.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Qiang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Qiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
McGregor is standing up over Qiang. Qiang looks to escape but McGregor dives into side control.
McGregor trying to control the action but Qiang is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from McGregor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Conor McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGregor prevents Qiang from escaping the position.
McGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McGregor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Qiang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McGregor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The strikes coming from McGregor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGregor landing strikes.
McGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Qiang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Qiang dodges the ground and pound from McGregor.
Qiang is not content to let McGregor control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang'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##TD#
McGregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Qiang is looking to stand back up but McGregor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Qiang.
McGregor throws a strike but Qiang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Qiang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiang can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qiang has momentary wrist control but McGregor slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
McGregor postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang lands a jab to the head.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Qiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qiang throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Qiang lands a jab to the nose.
Qiang throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Qiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor throwing shots but Qiang is blocking nicely.
Qiang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGregor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Qiang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Qiang to regain full guard. #T4#
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang Qiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Slater's head coaches at Fight Club FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slater throws a leg kick that misses.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Slater scores with a jab. Qiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Nice cross by Qiang.
A left lands for Qiang.
Qiang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang misses with a right hand
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Qiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
As Qiang looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Slater throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Qiang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Wang Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang misses with a body punch
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater lunges at Qiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Qiang's hand.
Slater cracks a nice hook into Qiang's ribs.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater scores with a nice head shot.
Qiang walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.
Slater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qiang takes one to the chin there.
Slater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Qiang.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
As Qiang looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Qiang 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Qiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Slater lands with a cross.
Qiang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater lands a nice looking body shot.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Qiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Slater misses.
Slater misses with a hook. Qiang ducked under it nicely.
Slater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Slater half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.#T4#
Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qiang.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Qiang's head but Qiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Qiang ducks right into an uppercut from Slater.
Slater misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Slater - just one landing.
Slater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Qiang staying out of range there.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Slater misses.
Qiang throws a big shot that misses.
Slater works Qiang's body with a nice hook.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Solomon Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slater in his tracks.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater throws out a powerful jab.
Slater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Qiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qiang.#T1#
Slater attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slater swings for the body but Qiang moves out of range.
Slater pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qiang is out of range and Slater settles back down.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Qiang finds it's way through Slater's defenses.
Qiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Slater - just one landing. #T2#
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Qiang cracks Slater with a good jab.
Slater scores with a one two! Qiang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Wang Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater staying out of range there.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Qiang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Qiang throws out a counter right but Slater avoids it with no problem.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Slater.
Qiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slater.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qiang misses with a wild combination.
Qiang scores with a shot to the body.
Slater throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Slater is predictable there
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slater throws a leg kick
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
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!
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater misses with a straight right.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qiang checks it well.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wang Qiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Qiang's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Qiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater throws a leg kick but Qiang moved away.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slater circles away quickly and effectively.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Qiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater throws a head kick but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.#T1#
Qiang misses with a hook.
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slater scores with a nice right hand.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Slater throws a series of punches but Qiang avoids them all with ease.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Qiang scores with a jab.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang. #T2#
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Nice jab there from Qiang.
Slater misses with a combination
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang misses with a hook.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qiang.
Qiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
Qiang scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one.
Slater lands with a cross.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Slater misses with the combination. #T3#
Qiang throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Qiang lands a nice shot that snaps Slater's head back.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Slater.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qiang counters with a left to the body.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qiang lunges at Slater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slater's hand.
Qiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slater avoids the body shot from Qiang.
Qiang lands with a good body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Qiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Qiang lands a head shot.
Slater swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Slater scores with a leg kick.
Qiang throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater staying out of range there.
Slater staying out of range there.
Qiang lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
A very excited looking Wang Qiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#94 Army vs Andersson
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Qiang misses.
Qiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Qiang.
Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slater staying out of range there.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
Slater lands a lovely overhand right.
Slater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Qiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qiang cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang.
Slater throws out a loose jab but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Slater throws a hook but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang throws out a counter right but Slater avoids it with no problem.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater scores with a one two! Qiang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slater misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
Qiang ducks right into an uppercut from Slater.
Qiang throws a big shot that misses.
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Solomon Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Qiang finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater misses with a hook.
Slater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Qiang is just out of range.#T2#
Qiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slater misses with a straight right.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Slater tries a head kick but it misses.
Qiang loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater tries to score with a low kick but Qiang moves his leg out of the way.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Qiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Qiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Qiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Slater takes one to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slater throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.#T3#
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater wants to land a leg kick but Qiang is out of range.
Slater works Qiang's body with a nice hook.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
A punch combination from Slater misses.
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Qiang throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Qiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slater lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater jabs at Qiang's body.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.#T4#
Qiang throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Slater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Qiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slater moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Qiang throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiang manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater throws a low kick but Qiang avoids it.
Qiang 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.
Nice jab there from Qiang.
Slater throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Slater misses.
Slater slips a jab from Qiang.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Qiang manages to avoid it.
Slater lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Qiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Slater tries to land a leg kick but Qiang saw it coming and moves away.
Qiang lands with a nice body punch.
Qiang throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slater, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slater.
Slater lands with a cross.
Qiang throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jab by Slater.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Solomon Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater throws a right hand that misses
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Qiang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qiang cracks Slater with an open hand slap.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Qiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Qiang scores with a jab to the head.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from Qiang.
Qiang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slater throws a hook but Qiang avoids it easily.
Slater misses with a double jab
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
A punch combination from Slater misses.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Slater lands with an overhand left.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Qiang cracks Slater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Slater clobbers Qiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Slater.
Slater throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slater scores with a jab. Qiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Qiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qiang throws a good cross that connects.
Qiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Slater lands.#T4#
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qiang slips under a jab from Slater.
Slater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Slater misses with a low kick.
A big left from Qiang misses.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Slater throws a right hand that Qiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Qiang also avoids with ease.
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang connects with a right hand. Slater shakes it off.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Qiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qiang momentarily.
Slater dips to his left and cracks Qiang with an uppercut!
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qiang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Slater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Qiang throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater slips under a jab.
Slater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater slips a jab from Qiang.
Slater tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Qiang's head.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater throws a poor cross that misses
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater tries to work over Qiang's front leg with a kick but Qiang checks it. #T1#
Slater cracks Qiang with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Slater is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qiang.
Slater lands with a hook. Qiang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slater.
Slater scores with the left hand. Qiang knows he should have avoided that one.
Qiang connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
A big left from Slater misses.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiang manages to avoid it.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Slater misses.
A jab from Qiang does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Qiang finds it's target.
Slater throws a series of punches but Qiang avoids them all with ease.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Slater misses with a hook. Qiang ducked under it nicely.
Slater throws a leg kick but Qiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater staying out of range there.
Slater misses with a double jab
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Qiang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Qiang scores with a nice right hand.
Qiang staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Qiang saw that one coming.
Slater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Slater moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slater throws a head kick that misses
and Qiang counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater misses with a series of wild punches.
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang lands with a straight right. Slater didn't see that one coming.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Solomon Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater misses with a combination
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Wang Qiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wang Qiang.
Well Slater 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Qiang.
Qiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qiang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Qiang counters with a huge left! Joe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Qiang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Joe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Qiang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Qiang!
A relieved looking Wang Qiang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Arm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Arm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Qiang to the ground. Arm is now in Qiang's guard.
Qiang wants to get back to his feet but Arm passes into half guard. #REVR#
Qiang pushes Arm off looking to stand but Arm dives back in and keeps control.
Arm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Qiang is looking to escape.
Arm wants to pass the guard but Qiang is defending well.
Arm stops Qiang from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qiang wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Arm tries to pass to full mount but Qiang defends it.
Arm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arm working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Qiang won't allow Arm to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Arm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qiang defends it well.
Arm is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Arm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qiang scores with a hook.#ROC#
Arm is rocked!
Crack! Qiang connects with the perfect overhand right and Arm falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Qiang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Qiang!
A very excited looking Wang Qiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Salo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Salo throws a big counter combination but Qiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salo slips a straight right by Qiang.
Salo needs to keep his hands up - Qiang had a free shot at his head there.
Salo dives in for a single leg takedown but Qiang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qiang lands a jab to Salo's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo slips a jab and a cross from Qiang.
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salo throws a lazy head kick
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Qiang does it's job there.
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!
Qiang connects with a jab.#T1#
Salo ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Salo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Salo's head but Salo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salo attempts a counter takedown but Qiang avoids it well and moves away.
Qiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Salo moved out of range.
Salo misses with a double jab.
Qiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salo.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Salo.
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qiang 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.#T2#
Salo moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Salo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Salo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salo scrambles back to his feet.
Wang Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salo throws a leg kick but Qiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qiang misses with a right hand
and Salo counters with a head kick.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Salo.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Salo is out of range.
Qiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Salo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qiang keeps the fight on the outside.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but Salo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Salo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Salo throws a big counter combination but Qiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Qiang lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Salo is rocked!
Salo slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws a hook but Salo blocks it.
Salo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Salo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salo seems to have got his legs back now.
Qiang scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Qiang misses.
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Salo persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Salo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Qiang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salo looks for a takedown but Qiang sprawls well.
Salo is breathing heavily.
Qiang drops Salo with a big left hand! Salo is injured, injured bad! Qiang jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Qiang!
An out of breath Wang Qiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Qiang takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Petawawa throws a sloppy head kick and Qiang moves out of range easily.
Petawawa misses with a head kick.
Petawawa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petawawa thows a leg kick but Qiang checks it
and Qiang counters with a series of strikes. Petawawa will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Petawawa pushes Qiang up against the cage in a clinch.
Petawawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petawawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petawawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petawawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petawawa. #BC2#
Qiang breaks the clinch.
Petawawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petawawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petawawa takes one to the chin there.
Qiang blocks a head kick by Petawawa.
Qiang dips to his left and cracks Petawawa with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qiang, as that shot connected. #CL#
Petawawa closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Petawawa.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Petawawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Petawawa scores with a shot to the side of Qiang's head.
Nice body punch from Qiang - that landed with a thud.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Petawawa.
Petawawa slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Petawawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Qiang is keeping busy.
Petawawa blocks an uppercut.
Petawawa lands a body punch.
Qiang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petawawa backwards.
Qiang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petawawa misses with some punches.
Petawawa is struggling to control the position.
Qiang misses with some punches. #T2#
Petawawa tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang lands an uppercut.
Petawawa slows down the pace here.
Petawawa taking a breather.
Petawawa pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
Petawawa tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petawawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Petawawa.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petawawa backwards.
Petawawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
A head punch on the inside from Petawawa fails to land.
Petawawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Qiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Qiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petawawa tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Petawawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petawawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang can't break the clinch.
Petawawa stalls.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang is trying to force a seperation but Petawawa has the dominant position.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Petawawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petawawa taking a breather.
Petawawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petawawa blocks a body shot from Qiang. #T4#
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Petawawa.
Petawawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Petawawa pushes Qiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petawawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petawawa's elbow.
Petawawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Petawawa.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Petawawa.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Petawawa scores with a shot to the side of Qiang's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petawawa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petawawa.
Petawawa tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petawawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Petawawa tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Petawawa tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Petawawa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petawawa.
Petawawa has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Petawawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Qiang lands.
Petawawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Qiang.
A punch lands to the side of Petawawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petawawa moves in looking to clinch but Qiang pushes him off.
Joe Petawawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Qiang.
Qiang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petawawa.
Petawawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petawawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Petawawa clinches up against the cage.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Petawawa avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petawawa.
Petawawa stalls.
Petawawa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Petawawa blocks a body shot from Qiang.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petawawa.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Petawawa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Petawawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petawawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petawawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petawawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Petawawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petawawa misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang can't break the clinch.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petawawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petawawa pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petawawa tries to stall but Qiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petawawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petawawa or not.
A frustrated look appears on Qiang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Qiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petawawa's elbow.
Qiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petawawa.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Qiang misses with a body punch.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Petawawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Petawawa can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Petawawa tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
A hook to the body from Qiang.
Petawawa blocking some punches.
Petawawa stalling against the cage.
Petawawa blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Petawawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Qiang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petawawa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Petawawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petawawa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
Petawawa misses with a body punch.
Petawawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Petawawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petawawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petawawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang is trying to break the clinch but Petawawa is controlling him.
Qiang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Qiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Petawawa backwards.
Qiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petawawa works on Qiang's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Qiang.
Petawawa has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petawawa.
Qiang can't find room to land a body shot as Petawawa controls the action. #T4#
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang gets through Petawawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petawawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petawawa misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Petawawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petawawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petawawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Petawawa.
Qiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petawawa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Qiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petawawa blocks an uppercut.
Qiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petawawa is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Qiang tests Petawawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qiang thuds his right hand into Petawawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petawawa - that will leave a mark!
Qiang avoids the body shot from Petawawa.
Qiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Qiang jabs Petawawa right on the nose. Petawawa blinks but takes it well.
Petawawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petawawa's head.
Petawawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petawawa.
Petawawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qiang throws a right hand that Petawawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Petawawa also avoids with ease.
Petawawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wang Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Petawawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Qiang blocks a head kick by Petawawa. #T1#
Qiang lands the left hand.
Petawawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Qiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petawawa throws a lazy head kick
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Qiang.
Petawawa throws a head kick but Qiang moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Petawawa.
Petawawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Qiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qiang.
Petawawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Qiang circles away.
Petawawa tries to move into range but Qiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Petawawa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qiang, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Petawawa is rocked!
Qiang connects with a single shot there.
Oh Petawawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
and Qiang counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Petawawa! He's just covering up as Qiang starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Qiang!
A victorious Wang Qiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Qiang throws a head kick but Weathers moves out of range.
Weathers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Qiang tries to bum rush Weathers with a series of wild strikes but Weathers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qiang shoots in looking for a takedown. Weathers tries to sprawl out of it but Qiang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weathers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weathers tries to counter with a takedown but Qiang is quick to defend against it.
Qiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Weathers moves into the clinch.
Qiang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Qiang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weathers after a bit of a struggle.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Qiang is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Qiang misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Qiang darts in and clinches Weathers up against the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weathers to keep the fight standing.
Qiang stalling the fight.
Qiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weathers backwards. #BC2#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weathers with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Qiang moves into the clinch.
Qiang wants to take the fight to the mat but Weathers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Qiang stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Qiang jumps guard and drags Weathers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Weathers is fighting to break Qiang's control of his arms but Qiang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Qiang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weathers defends well.#T2#
Qiang is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weathers trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Weathers won't allow Qiang to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weathers won't allow Qiang to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Qiang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weathers is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qiang shoots in but Weathers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Qiang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Qiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qiang working hard to break the clinch.
Weathers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Qiang's efforts to push away.
Weathers avoids the elbow strike from Qiang, against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Qiang pulls guard.
Qiang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Qiang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weathers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weathers prevents Qiang from getting back to his feet.
Qiang pulls Weathers in close to his closed guard and prevents Weathers from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Qiang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weathers defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Qiang drives through and clinches with Weathers against the cage.
Qiang prevents the takedown attempt.
Weathers working hard to break the clinch.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weathers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Qiang wants to break free but Weathers has control.
Qiang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weathers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weathers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qiang lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Qiang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Qiang showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Qiang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Qiang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Qiang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Qiang is working for a kimura but Weathers is defending it quite comfortably.
Qiang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qiang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Qiang wants to pass the guard but Weathers is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Qiang throws a wild body kick that Weathers sees coming a mile off.
Weathers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weathers as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Weathers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qiang blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Qiang darts in and clinches Weathers up against the cage.
Qiang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weathers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carl Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Qiang has Weathers up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Qiang tries to circle away but Weathers has him pinned against the cage.
Weathers is trying to drag Qiang to the mat but Qiang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Weathers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang wants to get back to striking at distance but Weathers won't allow it.
Qiang controlling the action here for a moment.
Weathers is trying to pull guard but Qiang has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Weathers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Qiang throws a leg kick but Weathers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weathers throws a sloppy head kick and Qiang moves out of range easily.
Qiang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weathers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weathers somewhat.#CL2#
Qiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weathers to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Qiang throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang is pressed up against the cage. Weathers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Qiang down to the mat. Qiang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Qiang dips to his left and cracks Weathers with an uppercut!
Qiang tries a low kick but Weathers avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Qiang pushes Weathers up against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weathers smiles and moves away.
Qiang lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Weathers has been cut.#CL2#
Qiang rushes Weathers and presses him up against the cage.
Qiang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qiang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Qiang leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Qiang gets control of Weathers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Qiang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Qiang controlling Weathers's posture. #T2##SUB2#
Qiang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weathers has passed into half guard!
Qiang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weathers is working away from the top position though.
Weathers stops Qiang from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Qiang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Qiang wants to control but Weathers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wang Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Qiang rushes Weathers and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weathers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Qiang.
Qiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weathers fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weathers tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weathers to keep the fight standing.
Qiang cracks Weathers with a nice body shot.
Weathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Qiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Qiang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weathers tries to avoid it but Qiang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weathers to the ground. Weathers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qiang dives in for a single leg takedown but Weathers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt - Weathers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang working hard to break the clinch.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qiang is trying to break the clinch but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!

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