PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 1721 p4p, 3080 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 43 p4p, 77 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zexi's choice of entrance music: BRADIO-Flyers. On his way into the cage it seems that Chad Strdoza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chad Strdoza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Strdoza
vs
Zexi

170 cm
34
135
15 - 23 - 0

175 cm
37
220
31 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.