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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 1922 p4p, 55 weight class) and Phillip Baroni (ranked 2119 p4p, 63 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakhbulatov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shakhbulatov lands in his opponent's guard.
Baroni has Shakhbulatov pulled in close to control his posture.
Baroni keeping full guard, as Shakhbulatov tries to pass.
Shakhbulatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baroni working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baroni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baroni keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shakhbulatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baroni manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shakhbulatov lands a shoulder strike.
Shakhbulatov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shakhbulatov wants to stall.
I was talking to Shakhbulatov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakhbulatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baroni defends it nicely.
Shakhbulatov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Baroni is trying to stand.
Shakhbulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baroni sees it coming and defends easily.
Shakhbulatov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baroni pushes Shakhbulatov off looking to stand but Shakhbulatov dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baroni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shakhbulatov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baroni wants to get back to his feet.
Shakhbulatov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baroni trying to control from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov seems to be working for a kimura but Baroni defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Shakhbulatov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Shakhbulatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baroni's head.
Baroni pushes Shakhbulatov off looking to stand but Shakhbulatov dives back in and keeps control.
Baroni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baroni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakhbulatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakhbulatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baroni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakhbulatov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shakhbulatov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baroni's guard.
Baroni is looking to stand up but Shakhbulatov isn't so interested in that idea.
Baroni has Shakhbulatov pulled in close to control his posture.
Shakhbulatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov stops Baroni from standing up.
Shakhbulatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Baroni keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baroni as he jumps to the side.
Baroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakhbulatov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakhbulatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Baroni to sweep him here.
Shakhbulatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baroni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov pushing down on Baroni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shakhbulatov lands with a punch from half guard.
Baroni won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount.
Rustam Shakhbulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shakhbulatov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Baroni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shakhbulatov tries to pass to full mount but Baroni defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni keeping control of the position.
Shakhbulatov trying to pass the guard but Baroni defending well.
Shakhbulatov working over Baroni with some ground and pound. Baroni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baroni is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Shakhbulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baroni can do to turn this around?
Baroni is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Baroni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baroni wants to control but Shakhbulatov is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shakhbulatov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control. Baroni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakhbulatov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shakhbulatov throwing shots but Baroni is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Baroni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov.
Baroni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rustam Shakhbulatov has been cut.
Baroni scores with a decent looking hook.
Shakhbulatov tries for a takedown but Baroni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baroni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baroni lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillip Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shakhbulatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baroni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakhbulatov dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Shakhbulatov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakhbulatov tries to move into range but Baroni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakhbulatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroni.
Baroni swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Shakhbulatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baroni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baroni wants it to stay on the feet.
Baroni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shakhbulatov stuns Baroni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baroni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baroni misses the jab.
Baroni lands a really nice looking cross but Shakhbulatov seems unphased.
Rustam Shakhbulatov's cut is getting worse.
Shakhbulatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Baroni.
Baroni misses with an uppercut.
Shakhbulatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baroni but Baroni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baroni throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Baroni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakhbulatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baroni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakhbulatov manages to avoid it.
Shakhbulatov scores with a shot to the body.
Shakhbulatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Baroni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baroni is looking for the big counter here.
Baroni misses with a hook.
Shakhbulatov has a takedown stuffed.
Shakhbulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baroni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakhbulatov with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses with a double jab.
Baroni lands a slapping body shot.
Baroni throws a series of punches but Shakhbulatov avoids them all with ease.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Shakhbulatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baroni throws an overhand right that lands on Shakhbulatov's shoulder, as Shakhbulatov tries to avoid the shot.
Baroni misses with the combination.
Baroni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakhbulatov throws a lazy right hand but Baroni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baroni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillip Baroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni tries to bum rush Shakhbulatov with a series of wild strikes but Shakhbulatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baroni misses with a body shot
and Shakhbulatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shakhbulatov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni tries to bum rush Shakhbulatov with a series of wild strikes but Shakhbulatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakhbulatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baroni misses with an uppercut. Shakhbulatov saw that one coming.
Rustam Shakhbulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baroni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baroni misses with a straight right.
Shakhbulatov attempts a counter takedown but Baroni avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Baroni as Shakhbulatov shoots in.
It seemed like Baroni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baroni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Baroni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakhbulatov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Shakhbulatov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 6049 p4p, 127 weight class) and Magnus Fjeld (ranked 6150 p4p, 169 weight class). Fjeld has chosen Little Big - Big Dick as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Fjeld!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotrc instigates a clinch.
Fjeld has clasped his hands together around Kotrc's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kotrc throws Fjeld to one side and escapes!
Kotrc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotrc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotrc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjeld is trying to stand up here but Kotrc is controlling him well.
Fjeld is refusing to be controlled, as Kotrc sits in half guard.
Kotrc stops Fjeld from getting back to his feet.
Fjeld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kotrc.
Fjeld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kotrc.
Kotrc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotrc working the head and body with strikes.
Kotrc wants to take a breather but Fjeld is having none of it.
Fjeld has one foot on Kotrc's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fjeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjeld throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kotrc tumbling to the canvas!
Kotrc is rocked!
I've been told that Fjeld has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjeld prevents Kotrc from getting back to his feet.
Oh Kotrc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotrc 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.
Kotrc looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotrc, not yet.
Kotrc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fjeld won't allow Kotrc to get back to his feet.
Kotrc seems to have got his legs back now.
Fjeld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kotrc working a defensive guard here.
Fjeld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kotrc has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fjeld is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc tries to pull guard but Fjeld forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kotrc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fjeld to keep the fight standing.
Kotrc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fjeld to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Kotrc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjeld prevents a body shot from Kotrc.
Kotrc is trying to trip Fjeld. He has hold of a leg but Fjeld is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kotrc persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fjeld manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotrc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fjeld's waist but Fjeld gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotrc off to one side.
Kotrc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fjeld as he avoids it easily.
Kotrc shoots in looking for a takedown but Fjeld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kotrc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fjeld is looking for the big counter here.
Kotrc is breathing heavily.
Fjeld leaves Kotrc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fjeld! Kotrc is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Fjeld!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Meyer (ranked 6003 p4p, 166 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 5930 p4p, 124 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer cracks Walker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Walker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meyer finish him?
Walker is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Meyer finish him?
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range.
A left lands for Walker.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Meyer stalling in the clinch.
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
Meyer tries to clinch up.
Meyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Meyer connects with a body shot.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyer scores with a jab. Walker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meyer slips under a jab from Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whack! Meyer lands a heavy head kick that drops Walker. The ref tackles Meyer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Walker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Oscar Meyer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sixx (ranked 4210 p4p, 109 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 4930 p4p, 115 weight class). Sixx's entrance music is The Fire of Power by WATAIN. A fine choice. Trevor Fitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Sixx.
Sixx blocks a jab.
Sixx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sixx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sixx lands an overhand right.
Sixx's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sixx duly obliges.
It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
Sixx lands a right hook to the body.
Fitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitch walks into a left hand.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Sixx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sixx looks to land a combination. Fitch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sixx.
Fitch throws a head kick but Sixx moves out of range.
Fitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sixx can pounce on him.
Fitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sixx has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Fitch throws a body punch but Sixx moves out of range.
Sixx dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sixx as he jumps to the side.
Vinnie Sixx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx lands a high kick!
Fitch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sixx.
Sixx sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - Sixx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Sixx.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fitch has eaten all the pies!
Decent striking displayed by Sixx there.
Sixx scores with a punch to the head.
Sixx lands the left hand.
Fitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sixx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixx works over Fitch's head and body with a nice combination.
Sixx stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitch. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Sixx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sixx has one foot on Fitch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Sixx tries to sprawl out of it but Fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sixx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sixx is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sixx lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sixx.
Sixx lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fitch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sixx pinned against the cage. Sixx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Sixx finds it's target.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sixx defends well and Fitch ends up having to push Sixx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sixx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sixx there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sixx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitch looks to land a left hand but Sixx moved out of range nicely.
Sixx jabs Fitch right on the nose. Fitch blinks but takes it well.
Sixx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitch has time to react.
That has opened up Trevor Fitch's cut even more.
Vinnie Sixx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sixx.
Sixx is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitch needs to keep his hands up - Sixx had a free shot at his head there.
Fitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sixx.
Fitch is rocked!
Sixx drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fitch right on the button. Fitch goes down! Sixx follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sixx gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Sixx!
An out of breath Vinnie Sixx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabala Magaluff (ranked 1622 p4p, 48 weight class) and Paul Sight (ranked 3420 p4p, 97 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magaluff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shalom. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaluff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Magaluff connects with a nice short shot to Sight's temple.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
Magaluff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magaluff throwing shots but Sight is blocking nicely.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magaluff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sight is looking to escape.
Magaluff trying to control from half guard but Sight is working away.
Sight is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sight is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magaluff lands a nice short elbow.
Magaluff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sight tries to kick Magaluff off but Magaluff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magaluff working over Sight with some ground and pound. Sight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magaluff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magaluff prevents Sight from standing back up.
Magaluff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magaluff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magaluff working the head and body with strikes.
Magaluff working Sight over with strikes.
Magaluff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sight is rocked!
Magaluff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sight is still in real trouble! Can Magaluff finish him?
Magaluff lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sight quite badly. Sight pulls Magaluff in close trying to recover. Magaluff postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sight on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sight doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabala Magaluff!
A victorious Kabala Magaluff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 2840 p4p, 85 weight class) and Brock Steve (ranked 2050 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fidnhasieunch has time to react.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Fidnhasieunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch stalling.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fidnhasieunch's efforts to push away.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fidnhasieunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Fidnhasieunch backing up. Fidnhasieunch nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Fidnhasieunch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Fidnhasieunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steve avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fidnhasieunch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fidnhasieunch at a distance.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Fidnhasieunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fidnhasieunch is breathing heavily.
Fidnhasieunch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steve lands a nice hook to Fidnhasieunch's body. Fidnhasieunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve is working the combinations to good effect here.
Steve closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steve has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fidnhasieunch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve drops Fidnhasieunch with a beautiful combination! Fidnhasieunch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steve is looking for the KO!
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Fidnhasieunch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fidnhasieunch to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fidnhasieunch looks to clinch but Steve throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fidnhasieunch taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Steve!
A very excited looking Brock Steve 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 1707 p4p, 50 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 1180 p4p, 62 weight class). Lalama Amana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana clinches with his opponent.
Amana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Babyara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Amana to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Babyara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Amana pulls down on the head and he's put Babyara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 1123 p4p, 37 weight class) and Luke Mad Onion (ranked 974 p4p, 46 weight class). Kalani comes into the arena with Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk blaring out of the sound system. Luke Mad Onion has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
240 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamu Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalani misses with an uppercut
and Mad Onion counters with a head kick.
Mad Onion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalani.
Kalani throws a right hand that misses
and Mad Onion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mad Onion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mad Onion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mad Onion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalani.
Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Kalani tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Kalani back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Akamu Kalani has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad Onion is looking to slow Kalani down with leg kicks.
Kalani throws a jab when Mad Onion was well out of range.
Kalani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalani throws a lazy right hand but Mad Onion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mad Onion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalani swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalani scores with a jab to the body.
Kalani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mad Onion.
Kalani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mad Onion momentarily.
Mad Onion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalani counters with a one-two to the body.
Mad Onion moves out of range as Kalani strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kalani misses.
Mad Onion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akamu Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mad Onion - that will leave a mark!
Kalani is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kalani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mad Onion doesn't seem phased though.
Kalani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mad Onion cracks Kalani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mad Onion has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalani to stand back up!
Crack! Mad Onion connects with the perfect overhand right and Kalani falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mad Onion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Mad Onion!
Akamu Kalani spoke after the fight, saying 'Bured'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 1151 p4p, 38 weight class) and Comeon Hitme (ranked 1450 p4p, 44 weight class). Hitme has chosen Face Fisted - Dethklok as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
144 lbs
18 - 18 - 1 |
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215 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitme tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitme to the ground. Hitme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitme takes one on the button.
Hitme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitme manages to avoid it.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Hitme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot that snaps Hitme's head back.
Hitme moves into range and clinches up with Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fails to pull guard.
Hitme pulls guard.
Hitme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko postures up in Hitme's guard and throws a big left but Hitme blocks it.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitme looking for a guillotine here but Lomachenko defends easily.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Hitme has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lomachenko distracts Hitme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitme is rocked!
We've been hearing that Lomachenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hitme wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitme is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Lomachenko is pushing down on Hitme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitme is fighting to maintain full guard but Lomachenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomachenko scores with a big shot! Hitme's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hitme! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Evgeni Lomachenko waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 235 p4p, 15 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 494 p4p, 23 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Fanta Coco has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Coco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coco throws a leg kick but Zexi moved away.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Coco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zexi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Coco throws out a counter right but Zexi avoids it with no problem.
Coco misses with a kick to the body
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Zexi throws a sloppy body shot
and Coco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coco moves into range and clinches up with Zexi.
Good body shot from Zexi.
I was talking to Zexi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zexi fails to land.
Coco presses Zexi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zexi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco misses with the head strike.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zexi.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
A short uppercut from Coco.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coco's elbow.
Coco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zexis head.
Coco presses Zexi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi gets through Coco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
Coco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Coco misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Zexi.
Zexi jumps guard but Coco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zexi is trying to pull guard but Coco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zexi.
Zexi is leaning against Coco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
Coco prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Coco tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi prevents a body shot from Coco.
A body shot lands from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zexi.
Zexi lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Zexi presses Coco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zexi cracks Coco with a nice body shot.
Zexi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zexi drags the fight down to the ground.
Zexi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zexi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Zexi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coco taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coco pushes Zexi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zexi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coco told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zexi working the ground and pound.
Zexi trying to control the position but Coco is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi cracks Coco with a big right hand but Coco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zexi is chipping away with strikes.
Coco pushes Zexi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zexi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zexi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coco is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zexi working the body and head with strikes.
Zexi cracks Coco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zexi landing strikes.
Coco throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coco slips under a jab from Zexi.
Coco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Coco ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi forces Coco back against the cage and clinches.
Coco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Zexi.
Coco digs a right hand into Zexi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zexi's gas tank.
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coco has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coco or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zexi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coco's elbow.
Zexi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Coco uses from the top position.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Coco controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zexi is controlling him.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zexi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco wants to stand up but Zexi is controlling him.
Coco being controlled here, momentarily.
Zexi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zexi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coco's head.
Zexi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zexi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi cracks Coco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coco staying out of range there.
Coco misses with a combination
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Coco counters with an inside leg kick.
Zexi throws a poor cross that misses
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coco throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Zexi throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Coco misses with a left hand
and Zexi counters with a nice body shot.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zexi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dai Zexi is winning the standup battle so far.
Coco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi tests Coco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coco can do to turn this around?
Zexi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coco is trying to escape back to his feet but Zexi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi working the head with strikes.
Coco is looking to get back to his feet here but Zexi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Coco's back.
Zexi is landing with strikes from the back.
Coco trying to get back to his feet but Zexi is in full control for now.
Coco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zexi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Coco as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zexi!
Coco is trying to stand back up.
Coco is covering up but some of the strikes from Zexi are getting through and doing damage.
Coco is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coco is still on wobbly legs! Can Zexi finish him?
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coco seems to have recovered his senses.
Coco throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Coco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Coco cracks Zexi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coco tries to clinch up.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coco closes the distance but Zexi moves to the side
and Zexi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coco thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Coco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Coco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zexi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Coco catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi drops Coco with a big left hand! Coco is injured, injured bad! Zexi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dai Zexi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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