Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Kraag sends Zexi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Zexi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zexi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zexi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kraag defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Zexi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kraag.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraag as he connects with a hook.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Kraag is out of range.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Kraag throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kraag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Zexi digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Zexi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag misses with an uppercut.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Zexi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag walks into a stiff left hand from Zexi.
Kraag lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kraag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Kraag is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Zexi avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Kraag tries to control Zexi's body but Zexi pushes him off. Kraag squirms to his side and now Zexi has his back! #SUB#
Zexi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
What can Kraag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desi Kraag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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.#R2#
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zexi misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Kraag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraag swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desi Kraag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Kraag checks it
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag counters with a straight right hand.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraag. That did some damage!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Kraag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Kraag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.
Kraag misses with a body shot. #T3#
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Zexi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.#TD#
Zexi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraag looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Zexi wants to stand but Kraag has his arm trapped.
Kraag tries to bench press Zexi off him but Zexi keeps the position.
Zexi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kraag manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for an arm triangle but Zexi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraag is keen to just control but Zexi is a slippery customer.
Zexi tries to roll over but Kraag keeps him under control.
Kraag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi taking some punishment here, with Kraag in his half guard.
Zexi gets full guard.
Kraag trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Kraag tries to free his leg and advance position but Zexi is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Desi Kraag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Kraag misses.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag scores with a hook.
Kraag catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kraag moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kraag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kraag off the cage and back into range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kraag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Kraag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Kraag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Kraag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Zexi feints and as Kraag raises his hands in defense, Zexi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kraag working for a triangle but Zexi defends it easily.
Kraag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kraag working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zexi has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraag is in trouble now - Zexi has advanced to mount!
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Zexi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kraag can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Zexi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zexi lands a heavy elbow.
Kraag wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.#SUB#
Kraag tries to improve his position but Zexi has taken his back! Zexi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kraag tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zexi pushes Kraag away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Shavers's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zexi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
Shavers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Shavers scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Zexi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shavers scores with the left hand. Zexi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shavers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shavers blocks a jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi throws out a powerful jab.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
Good shot there by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Zexi. #TD2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Shavers is trying to control the position but Zexi postures up.
Shavers controlling Zexi's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shavers is looking for a triangle here but Zexi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shavers looking for a sweep but Zexi has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zexi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shavers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shavers and Zexi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shavers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zexi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU2#
Zexi stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
As Zexi tries to get set, Shavers tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Shavers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Zexi.
Shavers lands a jab to Zexi's midsection.
Zexi lunges at Shavers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shavers's hand.
The fighters circling - Shavers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi thumps Shavers with a low kick.
Shavers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
It looked like Shavers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Shavers counters with a body kick that stops Zexi in his tracks momentarily.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zexi blocks the body kick. #T4#
Zexi throws a low kick but Shavers moves out of range easily.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers lands a jab-cross combination.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Shavers throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shavers throws a wild body kick that Zexi sees coming a mile off.
Shavers moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi misses with a hook. Shavers ducked under it nicely.
Shavers defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Shavers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zexi throws a hook but Shavers blocks it.
Shavers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Shavers throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shavers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zexi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zexi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers. #CL#
Shavers rushes Zexi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Shavers.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Shavers slips the punch.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shavers drops his hands momentarily and Zexi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Shavers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws the left hand but Shavers avoids the punch easily.
Shavers throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavers checks a leg kick.
Zexi throws a hook but Shavers avoids it easily.
Shavers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shavers under the eye.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Shavers tries to clinch up.
Shavers wants to clinch up but Zexi keeps it at a distance.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
A big left from Shavers misses.
Shavers scores with a leg kick.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zexi misses with a leg kick.
Shavers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Shavers throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zexi cracks Shavers with a good jab.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zexi fails with the takedown.#T2#
Shavers moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Shavers doesn't manage to clinch there - Zexi circles away.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shavers on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shavers doesn't seem phased though.
Shavers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shavers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shavers slips under a jab.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shavers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Zexi walks into a left hand.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Shavers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Shavers wants to clinch.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Earnie Shavers is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Zexi gets a takedown into half guard.
Zexi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shavers! #T4#
Shavers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shavers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shavers tries to get out of the position.
Shavers wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi controlling from mount.
Zexi prevents Shavers from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi tries to control but Shavers wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavers scores with a leg kick.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zexi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shavers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Shavers moved out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.
Zexi pushes Shavers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zexi wants to stall.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow. #T1#
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Nice body punch from Zexi - that landed with a thud.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shavers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Zexi cracks Shavers with a nice body shot.
Shavers tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Shavers.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Shavers pushes off an throws an elbow but Zexi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Zexi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Zexi.
Zexi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Zexi tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shavers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zexi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Zexi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shavers.
Zexi is struggling to control the position.
Shavers takes a shot to the head.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zexis head.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Shavers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Zexi stalling in the clinch but Shavers improves position. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch.
Shavers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Earnie Shavers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Shavers.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shavers moves away.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Shavers misses with a body kick.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice cross by Zexi.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shavers.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shavers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers lands a head shot.
Shavers swinging wildly here.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers throws a leg kick that misses.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Shavers avoids it with no problem.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Shavers's defenses.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavers.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shavers in his tracks.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shavers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Zexi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Zexi throws a head kick but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Zexi misses with a hook
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCoteau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeCoteau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeCoteau, as that shot connected.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeCoteau.#CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi drops his hands momentarily and DeCoteau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau checks a leg kick.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
DeCoteau scores with a takedown into Zexi's guard.
DeCoteau 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.
DeCoteau throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Zexi looking to control. #SUB2#
DeCoteau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zexi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeCoteau, into his guard. #REVR#
DeCoteau wants to control but Zexi passes easily into half guard.
DeCoteau is looking to escape.#SUB#
Zexi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Zexi prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zexi is working away from the top position though.
Zexi is keen to just control but DeCoteau is a slippery customer.
Zexi tries to pass to full mount but DeCoteau defends it. #SUB2#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg. #T3#
DeCoteau tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zexi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
DeCoteau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zexi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau has given up his back here. #T4#
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeCoteau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoteau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
DeCoteau wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
DeCoteau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zexi wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caleb DeCoteau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeCoteau slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi connects with an inside leg kick.
DeCoteau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCoteau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zexi as he jumps to the side.
DeCoteau dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
DeCoteau throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
DeCoteau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeCoteau 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.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
DeCoteau throws a poor cross that misses
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi connects with a right hand. DeCoteau shakes it off.
Zexi throws a low kick, looking for DeCoteau's leg but DeCoteau calmly moves out of range.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeCoteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeCoteau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi thows a leg kick but DeCoteau checks it
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
DeCoteau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeCoteau lands the left hand.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - DeCoteau coming out on top.
A jab from Zexi misses.
DeCoteau defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from DeCoteau misses.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeCoteau moves away.
DeCoteau lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi misses with a looping left.
DeCoteau scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from DeCoteau misses its intended target.
It looked like Zexi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi throws a jab when DeCoteau was well out of range.
DeCoteau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeCoteau staying out of range there.
DeCoteau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeCoteau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but DeCoteau moved out of range nicely.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeCoteau misses with a wild combination.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
DeCoteau throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi throws a body punch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Zexi avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeCoteau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau moves away from the strike by Zexi.
DeCoteau checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
DeCoteau misses with a series of wild punches.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeCoteau counters with a nice body shot.
DeCoteau throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by DeCoteau as he connects with a hook.
Zexi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeCoteau defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCoteau misses.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - DeCoteau had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Zexi misses with a straight right. #TD2#
DeCoteau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau throws an elbow that misses. Zexi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeCoteau's guard. Nice move by Zexi!#REVR#
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeCoteau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
DeCoteau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeCoteau wants to take a breather but Zexi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb DeCoteau 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
DeCoteau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
DeCoteau misses with a two punch combination.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DeCoteau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from DeCoteau.
Zexi misses with a hook
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
DeCoteau has Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi gets through DeCoteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Still in the clinch, DeCoteau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zexi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards. #T1#
DeCoteau stalling against the cage.
Zexi is trying to stall.
DeCoteau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeCoteau takes a shot to the head.
Zexi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeCoteau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Zexi breaks from the clinch.
DeCoteau misses with the combination.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCoteau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Zexi misses with a looping right.
DeCoteau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau connects with a right hand. Zexi shakes it off.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zexi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi takes a swing at DeCoteau's ribcage but misses.
DeCoteau avoids the head kick by Zexi.
Nice jab there from Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeCoteau misses with a few strikes there.
DeCoteau throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
DeCoteau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zexi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau shoots in but no luck this time.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
DeCoteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeCoteau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Zexi as DeCoteau shoots in.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but DeCoteau ducks down to avoid it.
DeCoteau scores with a kick to the body.
Zexi takes a swing at DeCoteau's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi throws a hook but DeCoteau avoids it easily.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeCoteau moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeCoteau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeCoteau counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zexi.
A nice leg kick from DeCoteau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeCoteau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
A jab lands there for DeCoteau.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
DeCoteau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Caleb DeCoteau's cut even more.
DeCoteau swinging wildly here.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
Caleb DeCoteau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from DeCoteau finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb DeCoteau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeCoteau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb DeCoteau!

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Zexi digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
Bacolod defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
Zexi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zexi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Bacolod has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Zexi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bacolod to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi. #TD#
Bacolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zexi quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Zexi wants to control but Bacolod is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bacolod is trying to work for a kimura but Zexi is defending well.
Bacolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bacolod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Bacolod has control of the leg. #SU#
Bacolod gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bacolod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bacolod keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zexi, as that shot connected.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bacolod won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
Zexi letting Bacolod take a breather here.#BC#
Bacolod manages to break the clinch.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi punishes Bacolod's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi wants to slow Bacolod down by chopping away at his legs.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacolod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zexi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bacolod somewhat.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod walks into a straight right hand from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bacolod slips a straight right by Zexi.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A big left from Zexi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bacolod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zexi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bacolod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacolod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bacolod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zexi swivels and escapes.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
As Zexi tries to get set, Bacolod tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Bacolod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacolod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that stings Zexi.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zexi. #T1#
Bacolod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bacolod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zexi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zexi sprawls well. Zexi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bacolod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacolod takes one on the button.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense.
Zexi throws a head kick but Bacolod moves out of range. #T3#
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bacolod slips the punch.
Bacolod is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bacolod misses with a head kick.
Zexi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bacolod's sensitive parts.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Bacolod misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bacolod up against the cage.
Zexi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zexi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zexi tries to break free but Bacolod pushes him back against the cage.
Bacolod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Bacolod misses with some punches.
Bacolod blocking some punches. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi is looking to chop away at Bacolod's legs.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi throws out a leg kick but Bacolod moves out of range and Zexi only half commits.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi tests Bacolod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod throws a series of punches but Zexi avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bacolod slips under a jab from Zexi.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bacolod on the side of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses. #CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Bacolod avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but Zexi stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Zexi trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bacolod is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T2#
Bacolod trying to control the position but Zexi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bacolod preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is not going to allow Bacolod to sit and survive in this position.
Bacolod rolls, trying to escape but Zexi keeps control of the position.
Bacolod staying busy and making it hard for Zexi to control.
Zexi avoiding Bacolod 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod tries to break free.
Zexi is looking to control Bacolod but Bacolod is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod tries to roll but Zexi sticks to his back.
Bacolod breaks Zexi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zexi pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wellington doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wellington is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wellington.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Wellington's shoulder, as Wellington tries to avoid the shot.
Wellington connects with an inside leg kick.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellington throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
Wellington throws a nice head kick!
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Wellington wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Wellington.
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 scores with a jab.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellington.
Wellington tries a quick counter leg kick but Zexi is wise to it.#T1#
Wellington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zexi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wellington scrambles back to his feet.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi digs a good body shot into Wellington's ribs.
Wellington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zexi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellington delivers a nice body kick.
Zexi misses with a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a thumping low kick.
Wellington slips under a jab from Zexi.
Wellington thinks about the counter body kick.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
Zexi wants to slow Wellington down by chopping away at his legs.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Wellington checks it
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
Wellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zexi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zexi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zexi rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wellington misses.
Zexi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zexi really felt that one!
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Zexi is predictable there
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him. #T4#
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Zexi saw that one coming.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Wellington saw that one coming.
Wellington checks a leg kick.
Wellington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Wellington saw that one coming.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Zexi throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Wellington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wellington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
Wellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wellington keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Wellington lands a head kick. Zexi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zexi misses with a hook. Wellington ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellington.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Wellington takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Zexi tried to counter with a leg kick but Wellington avoided it.
Zexi throws a jab when Wellington was well out of range.
Wellington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Wellington moved out of range nicely.
Wellington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zexi throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
Wellington lands with a good body shot.
Wellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Wellington jumps back.
Wellington throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wellington.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Zexi tries a low kick but Wellington avoids it.
Zexi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Wellington dodges the punch combination from Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zexi throws a hook but Wellington avoids it easily.
Zexi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
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!
Wellington throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Wellington counters with a low kick, right behind Zexi 's knee.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Zexi throws a hook but Wellington blocks it.
Wellington slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Zexi manages to step out the way in time.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zexi takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zexi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Wellington scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wellington feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Wellington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellington lands with a nice body kick.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Wellington blocks the leg kick.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and Wellington counters with a good low kick that Zexi was not able to check.
Wellington slips a jab from Zexi.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wellington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zexi throws a leg kick but Wellington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellington.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Wellington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Wellington scores with a hook.
Wellington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington. #T2#
Zexi throws a solid leg kick but Wellington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zexi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick from Wellington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wellington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi backing away here, and Wellington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Zexi moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Wellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zexi checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington. #T3#
Wellington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Wellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellington scores with a shot to the body.
Wellington pushes Zexi away with a front kick.
Wellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wellington lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wellington slips a jab from Zexi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wellington.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Wellington counters with an inside leg kick.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wellington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wellington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wellington.
Wellington scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Zexi manages to step out the way in time.
Wellington lands with a nice body kick.
Wellington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zexi.
Wellington works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Wellington tenderised Zexi's leg. Zexi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wellington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Mordrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mordrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mordrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Fang.
Fang ducks under a wild hook from Mordrow.
A left lands for Fang.
Mordrow throws a right and a left that Fang avoids nicely.
Fang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mordrow moves forwards but Fang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fang lands a lovely overhand right.
Mordrow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fang finds it's way round the side to connect with Mordrow's head.
Fang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mordrow looks to land a body kick but Fang moved away.
Fang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mordrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Fang does it's job there.
Mordrow looks winded!
Fang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mordrow. That did some damage!#KD#
Fang lands a big uppercut and Mordrow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mordrow looks OK. Fang waves Mordrow back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mark Mordrow has been cut.
Fang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Fang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Fang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mordrow sprawling to the canvas! Mordrow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fang finish him?! #ROC#Mordrow is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Fang ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mordrow clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xue Fang!
Xue Fang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Qiang scores with a jab to the body.
Burner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
Burner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Qiang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Qiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Burner looks winded!
Qiang moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ben Burner has been cut.
Qiang scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Qiang drops Burner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Burner looks back up at him and smiles so Qiang waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Burner is rocked!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Burner has eaten all the pies!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Burner flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Burner is out cold! Qiang holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hao Qiang!
Our winner, Hao Qiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Rong wants to clinch up but Renter keeps it at a distance.
Rong connects with a jab.
Rong lands a nice hook to Renter's body. Renter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Renter 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.
Renter scores with a punch to the head.
Renter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Renter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renter's sensitive parts.
Rong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renter. That did some damage!
Rong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Renter looks winded!
Jab from Rong.
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!
Rong pounces like a tiger and cracks Renter with a vicious hook! Renter is down but not out! Rong follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lu Rong!
Our winner, Lu Rong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Zhenya lands a jab to Minlt's midsection.
Zhenya connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Ron Minlt has been cut.
Zhenya lands a glancing blow to the side of Minlt's head.
Zhenya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhenya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Minlt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Minlt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minlt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Minlt is rocked!
BOOM! Zhenya lands a beautiful left hook that drops Minlt. Minlt tries to recover but Zhenya is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Minlt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tao Zhenya!
During a confident post fight interview, Tao Zhenya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Mountain thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Zexi throws a leg kick which misses Mountain's front leg but catches the back leg as Mountain tries to avoid it.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mountain at a distance.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zexi coming out on top.
Zexi scores with a nice head shot.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountain.#T1#
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain drops his hands momentarily and Zexi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zexi cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain slips a jab from Zexi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zexi.
Zexi slips a jab from Mountain.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Zexi there.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Zexi swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Zexi scores with a punch to the head.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Zexi throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Zexi checks a low kick from Mountain.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range. #T3#
Zexi fails to land with a series of punches.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Mountain throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Mountain throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Mountain didn't see that one coming.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Some bone on bone action there as Mountain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountain checks a low kick from Zexi.
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi misses the jab.
Mountain checks a low kick from Zexi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zexi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mountain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Mountain jumps back.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Zexi moves out of range easily.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain tries to move into range but Zexi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Zexi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi tries to move into range but Mountain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Zexi misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mountain - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Zexi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mountain with a nice calf kick.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zexi checks it well.
Zexi misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Zexi misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Mountain misses.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Dai Zexi's cut even more.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi lands with a nice body punch.
Zexi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Zexi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zexi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountain.
Jab by Zexi.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Mountain had a free shot at his head there.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Zexi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Mountain sends Zexi down but not out. Mountain dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Zexi is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Dai Zexi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mountain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zexi is still in real trouble! Can Mountain finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tauski Mountain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mountain.
Zexi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Mountain backing away here, and Zexi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Zexi motions for Mountain to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi lands a body shot. #T1#
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Zexi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Zexi settles back down.
Zexi throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zexi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zexi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mountain lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back.
Mountain throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountain throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Zexi. #T2#
Zexi misses with a body punch
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zexi.
Zexi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
You can see that Zexi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zexi circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zexi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mountains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mountain wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Zexi throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Mountain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain moves out of range of the leg kick from Zexi.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Zexi throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Mountain throws a low kick but Zexi avoids it.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.#CUT#Dai Zexi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Mountain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Zexi.
Mountain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a head kick.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zexi misses the jab.

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 Tauski Mountain.
I think Mountain 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tauski Mountain!
A victorious Tauski Mountain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gustavsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zexi was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustavsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustavsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustavsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gustavsson controlling from the top position.
Gustavsson stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustavsson lands a couple of digs.
Gustavsson preventing the sweep.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Zexi blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zexi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
Gustavsson is looking to pass into half guard but Zexi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zexi is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Gustavsson wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zexi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustavsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zexi is trying to keep Gustavsson in close. #T2#
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.
Gustavsson cracks Zexi with a solid left hand.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.
Gustavsson 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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustavsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.
Gustavsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Gustavsson with that takedown attempt.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zexi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Gustavsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zexi sprawls well initially but Gustavsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zexi for as long as he can get away with.
Zexi moves into full guard. #T4#
Gustavsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zexi wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling the position.
Gustavsson stays in close to Zexi's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gustavsson closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Gustavsson pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustavsson shoots for a takedown but Zexi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zexi keeping full guard, as Gustavsson tries to pass.
Zexi has Gustavsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustavsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustavsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Gustavsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustavsson 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.
Gustavsson 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.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zexi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Zexi. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Gustavsson saw that one coming.#TD#
Gustavsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zexi's guard.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Zexi blocks nicely.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gustavsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustavsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Gustavsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gustavsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zexi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustavsson trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson stopping the sweep attempt from Zexi.
Zexi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustavsson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Gustavsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zexi.
Gustavsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Zexi tries to land a leg kick but Gustavsson saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Gustavsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gustavsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gustavsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gustavsson closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Gustavsson pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Zexi gets caught flat footed, as Gustavsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustavsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson wants to control but Zexi is keeping him busy. #T1#
Zexi manages to get back to half guard.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
Zexi controlling the position well.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustavsson wants to control but Zexi is keeping him busy.
Zexi trying to get back to full guard but Gustavsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zexi tries to lock up and control but Gustavsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zexi working to try and regain half guard.
Gustavsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gustavsson looking to control but Zexi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustavsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gustavsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zexi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gustavsson scoring with strikes but Zexi is staying in there.
Zexi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson content just to control the position here.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gustavsson continues to stall.
Zexi wants to hold on but Gustavsson pushes him away.
Gustavsson tries to control but Zexi wriggling away.
Gustavsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson landing strikes from the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
In his post fight interview, Ivern Gustavsson gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all. This has been awesome. Time to hang up my gloves. '.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi wants to land a leg kick but Von Ryan is out of range.
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Von Ryan blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Zexi with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Von Ryan jumps back.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Zexi finds it's target.#T1#
Von Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ryan's head back.
That kick from Zexi tenderised Von Ryan's leg. Von Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Von Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zexi.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Von Ryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Von Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Zexi thows a leg kick but Von Ryan checks it
and Von Ryan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zexi.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan moved away.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Von Ryan saw that one coming.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Von Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Von Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Ryan checks a leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi clobbers Von Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zexi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Ryan checks a low kick from Zexi.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ryan.
As Zexi tries to get set, Von Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Von Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
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 a really nice looking cross but Von Ryan seems unphased.
Von Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Good work by Von Ryan as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Von Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Zexi gets double underhooks and turns Von Ryan into the cage.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zexi is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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.#R2#
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi tries to score with a low kick but Von Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi misses with a hook. Von Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zexi motions for Von Ryan to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Zexi gets tackled into the cage by Von Ryan. Von Ryan maintains the clinch.
Von Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Von Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Zexi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Zexi is quick to defend against it.
Zexi throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab. #T2#
Von Ryan moves out of range as Zexi strikes.#TD#
Von Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zexi was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Von Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zexi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zexi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zexi! #REVB#
Zexi working away.#T3##SUB2#
Zexi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Ryan is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zexi working away.#SUB2#
Zexi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ryan keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Zexi.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zexi thumps Von Ryan with a low kick.
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Zexi.
Von Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.#T1#
A left lands for Zexi.
Zexi throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Zexi lands.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zexi tries a low kick but Von Ryan avoids it.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zexi thinking.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi connects with a leg kick.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zexi tries to work over Von Ryan's front leg with a kick but Von Ryan checks it.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Von Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Von Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi jabs Von Ryan right on the nose. Von Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Von Ryan scores with a one two! Zexi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Von Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zexi. Zexi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan slips a jab from Zexi.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a front kick aimed at Von Ryan's knee but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.#TD#
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An elbow from Von Ryan crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zexi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kanaani pushes Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zexi tries to break the clinch but Kanaani is controlling the position.
Kanaani struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanaani misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Zexi to work. #BC2#
Zexi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanaani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Kanaani slips the punch.
Kanaani slips under a jab from Zexi.
Kanaani throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
Kanaani scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kanaani rushes Zexi and presses him up against the cage.
Zexi wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zexi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi digs a good hook to Kanaani's body.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi. #TD#
Zexi gets caught napping as Kanaani dives in and scores a takedown. Zexi manages to retain guard.#T1#
Zexi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Kanaani controlling him for the moment.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zexi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kanaani manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it. #SUB2#
Kanaani stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zexi throws up his legs and catches Kanaani in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kanaani tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zexi! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Zexi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strdoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strdozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Strdoza throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Zexi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strdoza.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Strdoza jumps back.
Zexi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Zexi.
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi jabs Strdoza right on the nose. Strdoza blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.
Zexi throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Strdoza.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strdoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strdoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zexi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strdoza checks it well.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Strdoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strdoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A good leg kick by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
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 nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zexi motions for Strdoza to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi connects with a solid leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Zexi.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Zexi is predictable there
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Zexi backing up. Zexi nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Strdoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi scoring well with a low kick there.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Strdoza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Strdoza slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi scores with a jab.#T2#
Zexi throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Zexi looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Strdoza.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strdoza doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Zexi backing up. Zexi nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Zexi misses the jab.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Zexi misses.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Zexi throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zexi.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Strdoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Zexi backing up. Zexi nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Zexi is looking to score with low kicks.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza slips a jab from Zexi.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi tried to score with a low kick but Strdoza checks it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Strdoza moved away.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Strdoza slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
As Zexi looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Zexi catches Strdoza right on the button with a cross.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Zexi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi wants to land a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Zexi throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Fang throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Yonic gets caught napping as Fang dives in and scores a takedown. Yonic manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fang trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Fang being controlled here momentarily.
Fang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fang moves away from the strike by Yonic. #TD#
Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yonic quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonic is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fang in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Fang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yonic for as long as he can get away with.
Yonic is not content to let Fang control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fang prevents Yonic from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic throws a head kick but Fang moves out of range.
Aaron Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic throws a head kick but Fang moves out of range.
Yonic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fang avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic throws a big shot that misses.
Yonic slips under a jab.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yonic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fang is just out of range.
Yonic swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Yonic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Fang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fang lands in his opponent's guard.
Fang wants to pass the guard but Yonic is keeping the position.#T4#
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Fang tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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 Xue Fang.
I think Fang 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge William Peck scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xue Fang!

Event: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Yonic misses with a head kick.
Zhenya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yonic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Zhenya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zhenya.
Yonic takes a swing at Zhenya's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Zhenya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhenya controlling the action here.
Zhenya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Yonic is working hard here to advance position.
Yonic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhenya controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Zhenya has control of Yonic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yonic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yonic is trying to escape the mount.
Zhenya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
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.
Zhenya content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zhenya looking for a guillotine from mount but Yonic is having none of it.
Zhenya looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Yonic is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhenya has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhenya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Zhenya might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Zhenya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhenya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Zhenya!

Event: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Sawyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Sawyer. #TD2#
Qiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sawyer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Qiang dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sawyer trying to control but Qiang flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Qiang controlling the positon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Qiang is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Qiang is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sawyer is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hao Qiang!

Event: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Rong blocks a head kick by Yonic.
Rong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yonic defends it well.
Rong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yonic throws a leg kick
and Rong counters with a stiff right hand.
Rong checks a leg kick.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rong manages to avoid it.
Yonic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yonic throws a body punch but Rong moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yonic.
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yonic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rong is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Yonic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rong doesn't seem phased though.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yonic's half guard.
Yonic tries to kick Rong off in order to stand up. Rong Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rong works to advance to full mount. Yonic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rong controlling from mount. #T1#
Rong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Rong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yonic trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yonic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yonic trying to control the hands but Rong won't let him.
Rong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yonic tries to roll but Rong sticks to his back.
Rong is riding his opponent, not letting Yonic buck him off. #T3##SUB2#
Rong looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Yonic taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lu Rong!

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krampus counters with a stiff right hand.
Krampus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krampus dives in for a single leg takedown but Zexi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Krampus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krampus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Krampus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Zexi.
Krampus throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Zexi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krampus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Krampus throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zexi.
A big right from Krampus misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krampus fails to land with a series of punches.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krampus goes for a double leg but Zexi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zexi continues to drive forward.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krampus blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi is trying to maintain a safe position but Krampus gets an underhook and turns Zexi into the cage.#BC#
Krampus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zexi moves away from the strike by Krampus.
Zexi tests Krampus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Krampus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krampus's head.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krampus finds it's way round the side to connect with Zexi's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krampus swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krampus is out of range and Zexi settles back down.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Krampus moved away.
Zexi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krampus doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi misses with a leg kick.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krampus misses with an uppercut
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Krampus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zexi staying out of range there.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krampus misses with a wild body shot.
Krampus throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Krampus's defenses.
Krampus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zexi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krampus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krampus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krampus throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krampus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi throws the left hand but Krampus avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Krampus tenderised Zexi's leg. Zexi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch but Zexi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zexi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krampus misses with a shot to the body
and Zexi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Krampus throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Krampus.
Krampus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus checks a leg kick.
Krampus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampus.
Krampus misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Krampus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zexi circles away.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Krampus dives in for a single leg takedown but Zexi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krampus lands a shoulder strike.
Krampus looking for a takedown.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zexi slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that 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.#R2#
Zexi scores with a hook.
Zexi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krampus moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Krampus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zexi defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi is trying to get back to half guard.
Krampus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zexi is avoiding damage well.
Krampus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krampus cracks Zexi with a big right hand but Zexi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krampus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Krampus is working Zexi over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Krampus working the ground and pound.
Krampus working the head and body with strikes.
Krampus trying to control the position but Zexi is working away.
Zexi regains half guard, as Krampus was trying to land strikes.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krampus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Krampus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krampus trying to control from half guard but Zexi is working away.
Krampus controlling the pace.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zexi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krampus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krampus passes into side control, despite Zexi's attempt to control the position.
Zexi taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Krampus takes a little break here. Zexi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krampus looks up at the clock and then as Zexi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krampus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zexi is trying to get back to half guard.
Krampus cracks Zexi with a big elbow.
Zexi parries the strikes from Krampus easily there. Krampus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zexi to escape.
Zexi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krampus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krampus 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.
Zexi stops Krampus from passing to mount.
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krampus tries to score with some ground and pound. Zexi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Krampus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krampus working the ground and pound but Zexi is defending the strikes.
Krampus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zexi regains half guard.
Krampus winds up and cracks Zexi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krampus with the ground and pound but Zexi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Krampus postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Krampus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krampus is trying to control the position but Zexi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zexi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi scores with a leg kick.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch but Zexi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Krampus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krampus thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Krampus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Krampus.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krampus.
Krampus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
Krampus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range. #T1#
Krampus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krampus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krampus moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Krampus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krampus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krampus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Krampus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zexi on his heels. He'll look to pass Zexi's guard now, I'm sure.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krampus stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krampus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.#T2#
Krampus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Zexi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Krampus trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Krampus landing some decent shots from guard.
Krampus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Krampus distracts Zexi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krampus postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Krampus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krampus is pushing down on Zexi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zexi is fighting to maintain full guard but Krampus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krampus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krampus looks to land a strike but Zexi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Krampus is looking to work some ground and pound but Zexi has wrist control.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Krampus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krampus throwing strikes from guard but Zexi blocks nicely.
Krampus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Krampus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krampus 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!
A less than humble Dexter Krampus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#940 Benedetti v Angus
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Bolt swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolt under the eye.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolt should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zexi. That's going to slow Bolt down.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolt's hands.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Bolt misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Zexi lands with a cross.
Bolt slips a jab from Zexi.
Bolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zexi blocks a jab.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Bolt moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolt shoots for a double leg takedown but Zexi sprawls well. He's pushed Bolt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with an outside leg kick.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Zexi sprawls well.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Zexi takes one on the button.
Bolt lands an overhand right.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zexi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt with the counter takedown but Zexi avoids it easily.
Zexi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Bolt fails with the takedown
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt misses with a body shot
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Zexi gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage. #TD2#
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zexi quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Zexi defends it. #SUB2#
Zexi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bolt has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bolt pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Zexi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bolt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derwent Bolt!
During a confident post fight interview, Derwent Bolt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Zexi's head back.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Zexi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand into Zexi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zexi's gas tank.
Zexi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Zexi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Zexi down.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into McGuire's guard.
McGuire is looking to stand up but Zexi isn't so interested in that idea.
Zexi tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zexi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zexi won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Zexi's body. Zexi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
McGuire ducks straight into an uppercut from Zexi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - McGuire manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zexi throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire tries to bum rush Zexi with a series of wild strikes but Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire backing away here, and Zexi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Zexi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire lands an elbow inside that Zexi shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Zexi trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zexi into the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A short left from McGuire. #T1#
Zexi takes an elbow to the temple.
Zexi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Zexi lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a right hand.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zexi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
McGuire works on Zexi's body with a couple of short punches.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Zexi throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Zexi.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi fails with the takedown.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Zexi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire jabs at Zexi's body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.#T4#
Zexi lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Zexi misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire lands with a cross.
McGuire swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
McGuire feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire sizes up Zexi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zexi if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Zexi shoots in.
Zexi throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Zexi against the cage.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
Zexi avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Zexi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire tries to clinch but Zexi is having none of it.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Zexi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
McGuire pushes Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Zexi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands a body punch. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range. #CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Zexi in a clinch.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
McGuire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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