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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayala Batistuta (ranked 3638 p4p, 3673 weight class) and Toutius Sextius (ranked 435 p4p, 439 weight class). Sextius has chosen 40 to 1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayala Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toutius Sextius!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta defending well as Sextius loads up on a big left hand.
Batistuta takes one on the button.
It looks like Ayala Batistuta has been cut.
Sextius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sextius tries to keep at a distance but Batistuta has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
A short uppercut from Sextius.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sextius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sextius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batistuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta prevents a body shot from Sextius.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
Sextius avoids the elbow strike from Batistuta, against the cage.
Batistuta misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batistuta is pressed up against the cage. Sextius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batistuta down to the mat. Batistuta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batistuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sextius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sextius connects with a high kick.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius moves out of range.
Sextius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batistuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batistuta wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sextius misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Batistuta blocks the leg kick.
Batistuta closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sextius avoids a wild elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batistuta's elbow.
Batistuta misses with an elbow strike.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batistuta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
Sextius struggles to land a body shot inside as Batistuta controls his hands.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Toutius Sextius has been cut.
Sextius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ayala Batistuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toutius Sextius.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batistuta throws an elbow but misses.
Sextius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batistuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batistuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Sextius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sextius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius throws a punch but it's blocked by Batistuta.
Sextius is trying to drag Batistuta to the mat but Batistuta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sextius avoids the elbow strike from Batistuta, against the cage.
Sextius can't get the takedown.
Sextius scores with a shoulder strike.
Sextius is working for takedown but Batistuta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it misses.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sextius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sextius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batistuta is defending well.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batistuta throws an elbow but misses.
Batistuta is pushing Sextius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Batistuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sextius struggles to land a body shot inside as Batistuta controls his hands.
Sextius misses with the head strike.
Sextius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batistuta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sextius can turn it around.
Batistuta blocking some punches.
Sextius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow.
Sextius dodges an elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ayala Batistuta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sextius scores with a spinning back kick!
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Sextius pushes him off.
Batistuta tries to clinch up
and Sextius counters with a stiff right hand.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius moves out of range.
Batistuta blocks a head kick by Sextius.
Batistuta tries to clinch up.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Sextius is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sextius finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sextius throws a leg kick but Batistuta moved away.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius is having none of it.
Batistuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSextius.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Sextius is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta slips a jab from Sextius.
Batistuta tries to counter by clinching up but Sextius breaks away and moves out of range.
Sextius keeps the fight on the outside.
Batistuta wants to clinch.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius is having none of it.
Batistuta clinches up with Sextius and pushes him back against the cage.
Sextius lands a nice shot to the body.
Sextius throws a head punch that misses.
Sextius lands a shoulder strike.
Batistuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sextius tries to work over Batistuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sextius scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sextius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batistuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sextius misses with a body punch.
Batistuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sextius blocks the elbow strike.
Sextius takes an elbow to the temple.
Batistuta has Sextius pressed against the cage.
Batistuta has Sextius pushed against the cage.
Batistuta misses with an elbow strike.
Sextius misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
Sextius misses with a body punch.
Sextius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sextius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batistuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batistuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sextius tries to work over Batistuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batistuta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batistuta throws an elbow but misses.
Sextius tries for a takedown but Batistuta manages to get underhooks.
Sextius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sextius throws a punch but it's blocked by Batistuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sextius wants a takedown.
Ayala Batistuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toutius Sextius.
Sextius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sextius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sextius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sextius blocks an elbow strike.
Ayala Batistuta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sextius tries a body shot but Batistuta blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
Sextius blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sextius dodges an elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius blocks an elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sextius takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toutius Sextius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sextius wants to land a leg kick but Batistuta is out of range.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sextius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sextius misses with a kick to the body.
Batistuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batistuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batistuta darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sextius to counter with a crisp jab.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sextius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ayala Batistuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius lands a head kick that stumbles Batistuta and the fighters go to the mat.
Batistuta is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sextius forces his way into half guard.
Oh Batistuta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batistuta pushes Sextius off looking to stand but Sextius dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sextius seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Batistuta is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toutius Sextius!
After winning the bout, Toutius Sextius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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