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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Fade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga's entrance music is King Ring. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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266 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slow Fade!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taiga at a distance.
A big right from Fade misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taiga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taiga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fade, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taiga fails to land.
Taiga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fade is trying to break the clinch but Taiga has him pressed against the cage.
Taiga wants the takedown. Fade is fighting it off but Taiga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fade's guard against the cage.
Taiga wants to pass the guard but Fade is keeping the position.
Taiga slips nicely into half guard.
Taiga lands strikes from half guard.
Fade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taiga.
Fade manages to get to full guard.
Taiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taiga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fade is trying to control the position but Taiga postures up.
Taiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Fade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taiga tries to clinch there but Fade circles away.
Fade throws a right hand that Taiga ducks under and follows up with a left that Taiga also avoids with ease.
Taiga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fade.
Taiga shoots in but no luck this time.
Taiga moves in looking to clinch but Fade pushes him off.
Taiga drops his hands momentarily and Fade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fade catches Taiga napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Taiga to the canvas!
Taiga is rocked!
Taiga is breathing heavily.
Fade tries to stand but Taiga is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Taiga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taiga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taiga seems to have got his legs back now.
Fade wants to get back to his feet.
Taiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taiga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fade defending well though.
Taiga is thwarting Fade's attempts to control the position.
Fade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taiga.
Taiga working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fade wants to control but Taiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fade controlling the position well.
Taiga prevents Fade from standing back up.
Fade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Taiga there.
Taiga 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.
Taiga is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taiga trying to control but Fade is working from the bottom.
Taiga throws a big right hand that misses.
Taiga wants to control from the top but Fade keeps moving.
Fade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taiga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Taiga with that takedown attempt.
Fade thuds a left hand into Taiga's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taiga can pounce on him.
Fade scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slow Fade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taiga moves into the clinch.
Taiga has Fade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taiga has a couple of punches blocked by Fade.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taiga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taiga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taiga is working for takedown but Fade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taiga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taiga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Taiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taiga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taiga prevents Fade from breaking the clinch.
Taiga gets through Fade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taiga keeps control of Fade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taiga has him pressed against the cage.
Taiga swings wildly with an uppercut but Fade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga misses with a punch on the inside.
Taiga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taiga keeps control of Fade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taiga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fade can't break the clinch.
Fade tries to pull guard but Taiga holds him up against the cage and eventually Fade drops back down to his feet.
Taiga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taiga rushes Fade and presses him up against the cage.
Fade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taiga has him pressed against the cage.
Taiga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taiga jumps guard but Fade stands there with Taiga around his waist. Taiga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Fade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Taiga fails to land.
Taiga keeps control of Fade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taiga swings wildly with an uppercut but Fade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fade is looking to break free of the clinch but Taiga has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga stalling the fight.
Taiga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taiga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fade is looking to break free of the clinch but Taiga has double underhooks.
Taiga can't get the takedown.
Fade is pressed up against the cage. Taiga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fade down to the mat. Fade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taiga is looking to clinch.
Fade throws a shot to the body.
Taiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fade swivels and escapes.
Fade scores with a punch to the head.
Taiga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taiga misses with a head kick.
Fade lands a nice hook to Taiga's body. Taiga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fade looks to land a combination but Taiga avoids it well.
Taiga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Taiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taiga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taiga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fade keeping moving, preventing Taiga from controlling successfully.
Fade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taiga is controlling him.
Fade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taiga looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fade wants to get back to his feet but Taiga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taiga postures up and lands a big shot to Fade's brow.
Taiga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taiga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taiga postures up.
Fade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taiga.
Taiga throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexi Taiga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taiga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Fade sprawls well. He's pushed Taiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taiga moves into range and clinches up with Fade.
Fade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fade can't break the clinch.
Fade is working for takedown but Taiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fade tries to pull guard but Taiga won't allow it.
Fade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taiga is keeping busy.
Fade prevents the takedown attempt.
Fade wants to get back to striking at distance but Taiga won't allow it.
Taiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taiga lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fade controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fade is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga seems to be looking for submissions.
Fade is looking to escape.
Fade trying to control here.
Taiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taiga.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Taiga throws a head kick that misses.
Fade digs a good body shot into Taiga's ribs.
Fade lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fade lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexi Taiga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fade slips a straight right by Taiga.
Taiga throws a head kick but Fade moves out of range.
Taiga moves into the clinch.
Taiga lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Slow Fade has been cut.
Taiga misses with the head strike.
A short right from Taiga.
Taiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taiga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taiga lands a right hand.
Fade is pressed up against the cage. Taiga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fade down to the mat. Fade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Taiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taiga has managed to clinch.
Taiga lands a shoulder strike.
Taiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taiga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taiga swings wildly with an uppercut but Fade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taiga is working for takedown but Fade is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taiga lands with a short shot to the head.
Taiga throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Taiga.
Taiga throws a head punch that misses.
Fade blocks an uppercut.
Taiga lands a right hand.
Taiga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taiga looks to land a combination but Fade avoids it well.
Taiga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taiga has a couple of punches blocked by Fade.
Taiga tries to pull guard but Fade won't allow it.
Fade is looking to break free of the clinch but Taiga has double underhooks.
Taiga misses with the head strike.
Taiga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fade gets underhooks to prevent Taiga's takedown attempt.
Taiga pushes Fade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taiga wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taiga throws a head punch that misses.
Fade prevents the takedown attempt.
Fade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taiga.
Fade is trying to break the clinch but Taiga has him pressed against the cage.
Taiga can't get the takedown.
Taiga keeps control of Fade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taiga gets through Fade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taiga can't get the takedown.
Fade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taiga wants a takedown but no success here.
Taiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Fade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taiga has Fade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taiga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fade tumbling to the mat - Taiga dives into Fade's guard.
Taiga won't allow Fade to get back to his feet.
Fade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexi Taiga.
I think Taiga 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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