Zhang vs. Chookagian

Weili Zhang shifts back and forth nervously.
Katlyn Chookagian looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.

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Round 1
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Zhang and Chookagian move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chookagian and Zhang circle around the center of the cage.
Zhang moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Weili Zhang
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Katlyn Chookagian's Left eye
Solid jabs from Katlyn Chookagian.
Nice punches.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Zhang's left cheek.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
gets blocked by Zhang.
Chookagian is holding Weili Zhang's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Weili Zhang shows great balance while pushing away Katlyn Chookagian
Chookagian clumsily fails here and it's time for Weili Zhang to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Chookagian.
Katlyn Chookagian jabs at Zhang
to no visible effect.
Nice punches from Weili Zhang.
Chookagian staggers backwards. Zhang wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Chookagian launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Zhang seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Zhang and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
whizzes past Zhang.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zhang moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Katlyn Chookagian is measuring Zhang with her jab.
Zhang isn't fazed.
Chookagian clumsily fails here and it's time for Weili Zhang to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Chookagian.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Weili Zhang attempts to cut off Chookagian with punches
Chookagian reels from the strikes.
Zhang studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Low kick by Weili Zhang to maintain her distance.
That hits Katlyn Chookagian's ankle
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Zhang studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Weili Zhang.



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Round 2
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Weili Zhang tries a hook to the body
but Chookagian manages to dodge it
Terrible one sided match... Chookagian was not ready to fight a fighter of Weili Zhang caliber.
Weili Zhang and Chookagian engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Weili Zhang is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chookagian steps forward
Weili Zhang catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Chookagian has a small cut in her Right cheek
Chookagian moves backwards and Weili Zhang is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Good movement from Chookagian
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Katlyn Chookagian launches a body shot
Zhang dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Zhang followed by a hard jab
Katlyn Chookagian stumbles back.
Zhang and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Zhang pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Chookagian misses a step and Weili Zhang sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Weili Zhang
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zhang moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nice punch by Weili Zhang
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Chookagian steps backwards away from Weili Zhang. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Chookagian moves backwards and Weili Zhang is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Katlyn Chookagian has seen better days.
Chookagian steps backwards away from Weili Zhang. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chookagian looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Weili Zhang's punches
Zhang is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chookagian.
Chookagian fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zhang sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Zhang's chin
Zhang studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Zhang pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Weili Zhang fakes a move and moves laterally.
Weili Zhang just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Chookagian quickly defends.
Weili Zhang gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Chookagian
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Zhang has a small cut in her Right cheek
Nice punch by Weili Zhang
that nearly tags Chookagian.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Zhang, who walks calmly to her corner.



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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Katlyn Chookagian!
Zhang is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zhang throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Zhang misses a step and Katlyn Chookagian sees an opportunity to counter her!
A solid combination from Katlyn Chookagian
connects with Zhang.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Zhang avoids a dangerous strike from Chookagian
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Several good body shots
land on Chookagian.
Chookagian is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Chookagian is holding Weili Zhang's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Weili Zhang shows great balance while pushing away Katlyn Chookagian
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chookagian launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Katlyn Chookagian throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Weili Zhang
land while she's on her bicycle.
Zhang throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian moves backwards and Weili Zhang is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Katlyn Chookagian
connects with Zhang.
Weili Zhang throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Zhang avoids a dangerous strike from Chookagian
and counters with a solid straight!
Weili Zhang just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Chookagian may be in trouble!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Zhang's chin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Weili Zhang can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
I think Katlyn Chookagian needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Chookagian and Zhang circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Weili Zhang looks to counter!
Nice punches from Weili Zhang.
Chookagian staggers backwards. Zhang wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Quick hook by Weili Zhang
glances off Chookagian's arms.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Weili Zhang has to be confident that she won that round.



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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Chookagian looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Weili Zhang's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Katlyn Chookagian jabs at Zhang
to no visible effect.
Chookagian clumsily fails here and it's time for Weili Zhang to fight back!
Zhang avoids a dangerous strike from Chookagian
and counters with a solid straight!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chookagian is holding Weili Zhang's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Weili Zhang loses balance and goes to the ground.
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Weili Zhang
Weili Zhang attempts to trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard.
Katlyn Chookagian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Weili Zhang
Weili Zhang attempts to trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard.
Katlyn Chookagian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Weili Zhang
Weili Zhang attempts to trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard.
Katlyn Chookagian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Weili Zhang
Weili Zhang attempts to trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard.
Weili Zhang manages to switch to full guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Zhang
Chookagian is in closed guard... Zhang tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zhang misses a step and Katlyn Chookagian sees an opportunity to counter her!
Katlyn Chookagian launches a few punches to Zhang
Zhang covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Weili Zhang is in open guard over Chookagian
Chookagian tries to close her guard around Zhang
She succeeds!
Weili Zhang is in closed guard over Chookagian
Zhang is in closed guard... Chookagian tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Weili Zhang!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Weili Zhang
Zhang is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Katlyn Chookagian pushes Weili Zhang down and prevents her attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Weili Zhang!
Chookagian ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Every time Weili Zhang attempts to get inside
Chookagian fires a low kick.
Katlyn Chookagian goes with a looping right hand while Weili Zhang jumps back and jabs
Zhang seems staggered and Katlyn Chookagian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Chookagian!
Zhang blocks with confidence
Shovel hook by Weili Zhang
goes nowhere.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
I think Katlyn Chookagian needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Chookagian moves backwards and Weili Zhang is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Katlyn Chookagian looks rather shattered.
Katlyn Chookagian and Zhang engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zhang steps backwards away from Katlyn Chookagian. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Weili Zhang looks rather shattered.
Zhang and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian paws at Zhang.
Zhang answers with solid punches!
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zhang throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Zhang is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chookagian's jaw!
Zhang studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Zhang tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Weili Zhang tries a hook to the body
but Chookagian manages to dodge it
Katlyn Chookagian is measuring Zhang with her jab.
Zhang isn't fazed.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Weili Zhang.



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Round 5
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Solid jabs from Katlyn Chookagian.
Nice punches.
Zhang's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Katlyn Chookagian fires an unorthodox punch to Zhang's torso
that hits its mark.
Crushing shot to Zhang's body! She's holding her side
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Katlyn Chookagian closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Katlyn Chookagian!
Zhang is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Good movement from Chookagian
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Zhang moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Weili Zhang swings...
...no good.
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Katlyn Chookagian launches a body shot
Zhang evades.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zhang moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Weili Zhang was tooling Katlyn Chookagian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Katlyn Chookagian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zhang moves forward looking for some action
Katlyn Chookagian doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Chookagian leads with a punch
Weili Zhang evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Weili Zhang
glances off Chookagian's arms.
Chookagian and Zhang circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Weili Zhang just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Chookagian quickly defends.
Zhang and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Katlyn Chookagian launches a body shot
Zhang evades.
Chookagian launches a kick
Zhang checks it and keeps distance.
Brilliant combination from Weili Zhang
Chookagian is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Weili Zhang goes with a looping right hand while Katlyn Chookagian jumps back and jabs
Zhang only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Zhang avoids a dangerous strike from Chookagian
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Weili Zhang takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Weili Zhang fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Zhang decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zhang moves back and takes a deep breath.
Katlyn Chookagian tries a hook to the body
but Zhang manages to dodge it
Zhang tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good leg kicks from Weili Zhang.
Katlyn Chookagian defends with ease.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Weili Zhang.


Winner is Weili Zhang by Unanimous decision

Statistics: Weili Zhang
Punches 54/95 (57%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 84 s

Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 39/66 (59%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 84 s

These 2 were trying really hard to get things done. But stamina is a killer, and not having enough stops your performance dead in its tracks. Luckily for these 2, neither ran out before the other, or the massacre-time would start.