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Event:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ruan.
Chao fails to land the takedown.
As Chao backs off Ruan throws a huge counter combo but Chao manages to avoid it all.
Ruan dodges the punch combination from Chao.
#TD#
Chao gets a takedown into half guard.
Chao is nestled in close to Ruan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao with the ground and pound but Ruan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Chao stopping the sweep attempt from Ruan.
Ruan has momentary wrist control but Chao slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruan is trying to keep Chao in close.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chao landing with the ground and pound.
Chao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chao postures up and lands a big shot to Ruan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Chao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao works over Ruan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chao connects with a couple of short punches.
Chao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Chao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruan's head.
Chao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Ruan is rocked!
Ruan looks winded!
Chao working some strikes from top position.
Ruan is still in real trouble! Can Chao finish him?
Chao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chao scoring with some ground and pound.
Chao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chao distracts Ruan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chao postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ruan covers up, he's hurt! Chao keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chao and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chao can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gao Chao!
In his post fight interview, Gao Chao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Jicheng Ruan had this to say: 'Where my cream pie at?'. |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chao is looking for a counter combo.
Knightley scores with a nice strike.
Chao shoots in but Knightley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Knightley moves into the clinch.
Chao blocking some punches.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Chao tries for a takedown but Knightley manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Chao closes the distance and pushes Knightley back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley lands a nice shot that snaps Chao's head back.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Chao tries to clinch up.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Knightley. #CUT2#It looks like Gao Chao has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Knightley.
Knightley throws a shot to the body.
Knightley 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.
Chao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Chao is looking for a counter combo.
Knightley misses with the combination.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley tests Chao's chin there with a solid looking 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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knightley - the referee stops the clock and Chao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knightley. Chao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knightley throws a nice looking combination but Chao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Knightley misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Knightley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knightley cracks Chao with a nice body shot.
Knightley prevents the takedown attempt.
Chao is trying to force a seperation but Knightley has the dominant position.
Knightley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knightley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knightley lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Knightley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knightley wants it to stay on the feet.
And Knightley responds with a good body kick, but Chao manages to step out the way in time.
Knightley lands a jab to the head.
Chao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knightley swivels and escapes.
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Chao counters by clinching up. #TD#
Chao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chao manages to end up in side control.
Knightley throws Chao to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chao fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Chao tries for a takedown but Knightley manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ender Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Chao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chao.
Chao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chao shoots for a double leg takedown but Knightley sprawls well. He's pushed Chao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knightley looks to land a combination. Chao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chao scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Knightley gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Knightley.
Chao is trying to break the clinch but Knightley is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chao.
Knightley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knightley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Knightley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gao Chao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knightley lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chao misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley unleashes a big counter combination but Chao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ender Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chao moves in looking to clinch but Knightley pushes him off.
Knightley misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Chao's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#Gao Chao's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Chao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Chao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Knightley clinches up with Chao and pushes him back against the cage.
Knightley prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land. #TD#
Chao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knightley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chao shoots for a takedown but Knightley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knightley 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.
Chao darts in looking for a takedown but Knightley gets double underhooks and turns Chao into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knightley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Chao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Knightley shuts the power down on Chao. Lights out, game over! Knightley is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ender Knightley!
A very excited looking Ender Knightley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Folyang works Chao's body with a nice hook.
Folyang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Folyang.
Chao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Folyang.
Nice jab there from Folyang. #CUT#It looks like Gao Chao has been cut.
Chao shoots in looking for a takedown. Folyang tries to sprawl out of it but Chao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Folyang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Folyang.
Folyang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folyang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chao shoots in for a takedown but Folyang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiger Folyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gao Chao.#T1#
Good shot there by Folyang.
Tiger Folyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folyang scores with a nice head shot.
Folyang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Folyang scores with a nice strike.
Folyang swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Chao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Folyang pushes Chao off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folyang digs a good body shot into Chao's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Folyang as he connects with a hook.
Chao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Folyang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folyang circles away.
Chao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Folyang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Folyang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chao on the side of the head. #T2#
Folyang just misses with a punch to the body.
Folyang lands a jab to Chao's midsection.
Folyang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Chao is rocked!
Folyang clobbers Chao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chao is still on wobbly legs! Can Folyang finish him?
Folyang circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chao to the canvas! Chao doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Folyang keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Folyang! |
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Event:
EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Morrell connects with a body shot.
Chao shoots for a takedown but Morrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Chao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Morrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Chao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice jab there from Morrell. #CUT#It looks like Gao Chao has been cut.
Morrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chao looks winded!
Morrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrell lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Morrell!
David Morrell is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking David Morrell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EFL 1: Glez Vs Morell
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Chao fails to land the takedown.
Nevemore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nevemore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nevemore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nevemore.
Chao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nevemore, as that shot connected.
Chao shoots for a double leg takedown but Nevemore sprawls well. He's pushed Chao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chao attempts a counter takedown but Nevemore avoids it well and moves away.
Nevemore lands a glancing blow to the side of Chao's head.
Nevemore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nevemore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Nevemore scores with a jab to the head.
Nevemore tries to clinch but Chao moves away #TD#
and Chao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chao.
Nevemore uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chao. No joy for Nevemore on that attempt.
A punch combination from Nevemore misses.
Chao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nevemore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevemore connects with a jab.
Nevemore digs a good body shot into Chao's ribs.#TD#
Chao drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Nevemore wants to stand but Chao is controlling the position.
Chao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nevemore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Chao is looking to advance position but Nevemore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Nevemore controlling the pace for now.
Chao tries to buck Nevemore off but he can't manage it.
Chao tries to hold on but Nevemore postures up.
Chao controls the position.#SU2#
Nevemore stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nevemore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chao paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chao or perhaps it was just good defense by Nevemore, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Nevemore - just one landing.
Nevemore tries to clinch there but Chao circles away.
Jab, jab by Nevemore - just one landing.
Nevemore scores with a jab to the head.
Nevemore misses with a wild body shot.
Chao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Chao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chao prevents Nevemore from standing back up.
Nevemore wants to control but Chao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Chao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chao is looking to take a break and control but Nevemore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevemore is trying to stand up here but Chao is controlling him well.
Nevemore looks winded!
Nevemore wants to control but Chao is keeping busy.
Nevemore won't allow Chao to pass to mount.
Chao slips a nice elbow through Nevemore's hands, connecting with Nevemore's forehead.
Chao controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chao lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Nevemore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nevemore lands a slapping body shot.
Gao Chao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevemore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Chao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chao lands in his opponent's guard.
Chao is standing up over Nevemore. Nevemore looks to escape but Chao dives into side control.
#REVB##ES2#
Nevemore throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nevemore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chao. Chao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chao keeps the fight on the outside.
Chao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nevemore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nevemore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chao defends it well.
Nevemore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevemore is fending him off so far but Chao persists. Nope, Nevemore circles away and we're back to standing.
Nevemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nevemore cracks a nice hook into Chao's ribs.
Chao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nevemore punishes Chao's body with a nice straight punch.
Nevemore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chao misses with a takedown attempt - Nevemore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nevemore misses with a few strikes there.
Chao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chao shoots in for a double leg but Nevemore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chao looks for a takedown but Nevemore sprawls well.#T2#
Chao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nevemore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chao somewhat.
Chao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nevemore tries to clinch up.
Nevemore throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nevemore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Chao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chao with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Nevemore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nevemore.
Nevemore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chao.
Nevemore is looking to break free of the clinch but Chao has double underhooks. #TD2#
Nevemore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chao uses from the top position.
Chao lands a couple of elbows.
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevemore trying to control the position.
Chao won't allow Nevemore to sweep him here.
Nevemore is breathing heavily.
Nevemore keeps trying to improve his position.
Nevemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chao scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nevemore manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nevemore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##TD#
Chao tightens his grip and picks Nevemore up, before dumping him to the ground. Nevemore manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chao with a nice head shot there.
Gao Chao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chao chips away with some ground and pound.
Chao landing some decent shots from guard.
Chao stops Nevemore from standing up.
Chao lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Nevemore is rocked!
Chao prevents Nevemore from getting back to his feet.
Nevemore is still in real trouble! Can Chao finish him?
Chao distracts Nevemore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevemore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chao is working Nevemore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chao tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevemore is retaining full guard.
Nevemore is trying to keep Chao in close.
Chao is in close to Nevemore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chao stops Nevemore from standing up.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chao arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nevemore's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gao Chao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Chao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kerekes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Chao tries to keep at a distance but Kerekes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerekes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kerekes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerekes slowing the pace effectively.
Kerekes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerekes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chao controls his hands.
Kerekes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaos head.
A short body shot lands from Kerekes as the two fighters clinch.
Chao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerekes pushes Chao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerekes.
Kerekes misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kerekes.
Kerekes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chao backwards.
Kerekes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chao backwards.
Kerekes lands a right hand. #BC#
Kerekes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerekes lands a nice looking body shot.
Chao takes one on the button.
Kerekes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerekes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Kerekes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerekes clobbers Chao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Chao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chao showed some decent athleticism there.
Kerekes is looking for a sweep. Chao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerekes wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chao in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Chao. #T3#
Chao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kerekes is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chao connects with a nice short shot to Kerekes's temple.
Chao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kerekes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Chao there.
Kerekes trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerekes wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Chao there.
Kerekes trying to control from the bottom.
Kerekes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerekes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerekes tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Chao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chao tries to pass to full mount but Kerekes defends it.
Chao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kerekes is breathing heavily.
Kerekes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chao scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorant Kerekes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerekes. Chao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chao shoots in for a double leg but Kerekes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gao Chao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerekes scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kerekes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chao misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Chao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kerekes's guard.
Kerekes wants to stand up but Chao is controlling him.
Kerekes keeping full guard, as Chao tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerekes looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerekes, not yet.
Chao is in close to Kerekes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chao wants to control from the top but Kerekes keeps moving. #T1#
Kerekes controls Chao momentarily but Chao frees himself.
Chao working some strikes from top position.
Chao is pushing down on Kerekes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kerekes is fighting to maintain full guard but Chao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kerekes is not content to let Chao control the position.#SUB2#
Chao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chao working the head and body with strikes.
Chao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kerekes! #SUB2#
Chao is working for a guillotine from mount but Kerekes frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Kerekes is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chao working Kerekes over with strikes here.
Chao cracks Kerekes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Kerekes is rocked!
Chao is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Kerekes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chao unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kerekes wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chao celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gao Chao! |
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