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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Shavers (ranked 2305 p4p, 3635 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 64 p4p, 118 weight class). Zexi has chosen BRADIO-Flyers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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!
Zexi stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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