After Sid Pearsons fight was Alex Yum. This was Alex's first fight. Initially planned to be a Pro fight, (5x1.30mins with no shinpads), but, on arrival, we were informed that Alex's fight was with shinpads.
Alexs plan going into the fight was to be well rounded, with his main attack is his kicks.
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In the opening seconds of the bout Alex used front kick and low-leg shots, but with little effectiveness on his opponent, Jamie from 2Technical. More well timed low-legs from Alex as Jamie steps in with punches. Alex is knocked back by effective punches, and Jamie lands a good knee. Alex backpeddles with a little/no guard, showing effectiveness from Jamies shots. Alex takes 2 solid knees with no reply from him, letting Jamie set himself for his next shot. Alex is now reluctant to be first or engage with Jamie, throwing only low-legs. Alex is put under pressure as Jamie senses Alexs reluctance, taking heavy punches and effective knees.
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Alex started the round backing up into his own corner, immediately putting himself at a disadvantage. Alex is starting as the last round ended, letting Jamie set the pace and sending no more than low-legs. Jamie lands effective punches on Alex, knocking him back. Alex takes 2 more right hands, and the referee gives Alex an 8-count. After the count, Alex again does not meet his opponent in the centre of the ring, keeping his back near the ropes. Jamies comes forward strong, landing punches to the head and body. The referee calls the fight over for Alex's safety.
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Next up was Chris Durham. This, similar to Alex's, was supposed to be a C-Class Professional fight (5x1.30mins with no shinpads), however, we were also informed that it had been changed to with shinpads. Chris' plan going into the fight was to use his strong boxing in combination with low-legs.
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Chris started confident, pressing forward using kicks against his lighter opponent. Chris' fighter adopts a bouncy, awkward style, with both fighters catching roundhouse kicks early on. The fight falls into the clinch, and Chris is dominated from the start. Chris takes some heavy knees in the chest, and does not grab on to nullify the threat. From this and a combination of punches, Chris recieves an 8 count from the referee. After the count, Chris was hit with a jumping front-kick to the face, yet he remains strong and throws single power punches in response. The fight again goes to the clinch, and Chris grabs on yet does not close the gap, allowing his opponent to land some more massive knees.
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From the off Chris comes out aggressive, pushing forward as he knew that he needed a massive round to bring things equal once more. Into the clinch and chris does well and ties his opponent up. Again in the clinch, both fighters throw equal knees with little effectiveness. Chris' opponent lands good punches and kicks, chris recieves an 8 count by the referee. Again after the count Chris' opponent throws a jumping front kick, landing. The fight goes to the clinch once more and he takes some more knees, receiving another 8 count. Both fighters trade heavy punches and knees, with Chris knocking his opponents head back a number of times. The fight once more goes to the clinch, and after a number of heavy knees, the referee called a stop to the fight.