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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Spezzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Spezzano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aidan Xavier's chin.
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aidan Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Spezzano!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier clinches up against the cage.
Xavier breaks from the clinch.
Xavier rushes Spezzano and presses him up against the cage.
Xavier lands with a right to the head.
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier stuffs the takedown.
Spezzano tries to keep at a distance but Xavier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spezzano gets underhooks to prevent Xavier's takedown attempt.
Spezzano wants a takedown.
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Aidan Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spezzano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier has a takedown stuffed.
Spezzano fails with the takedown.
Spezzano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xavier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spezzano somewhat.
Spezzano shoots in looking for a takedown but Xavier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spezzano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xavier clinches up with Spezzano and pushes him back against the cage.
Xavier manages to break the clinch.
Spezzano stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.
Xavier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spezzano avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xavier.
Xavier in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spezzano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Xavier.
Xavier working the ground and pound from side control.
Xavier with the ground and pound but Spezzano regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spezzano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spezzano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezzano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xavier!
Spezzano goes for an armbar but Xavier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xavier.
Xavier throws an elbow that misses. Spezzano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xavier's guard. Nice move by Spezzano!
Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier working for submissions but it's allowed Spezzano to get to half guard.
Spezzano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xavier defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezzano is looking for a kimura here.
Xavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spezzano on the ground.
Spezzano is trying to work for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
Spezzano seems to be working for a kimura but Xavier defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezzano seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Xavier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spezzano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spezzano wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Xavier or perhaps it was just good defense by Spezzano which made him look bad.
Xavier scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Guillermo Spezzano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier moves into the clinch.
Spezzano misses with the head strike.
Spezzano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xavier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xavier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spezzano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spezzano tries to stall but Xavier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is stalling here.
Spezzano is trying to push Xavier away but Xavier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xavier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spezzano 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.
Spezzano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xavier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spezzano prevents the takedown attempt.
Spezzano is working for takedown but Xavier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xavier is working for takedown but Spezzano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xavier has picked Spezzano up - he's going for a ride! Xavier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xavier tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Spezzano.
Xavier is nestled in close to Spezzano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xavier looks to land a strike but Spezzano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spezzano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xavier.
Aidan Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spezzano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spezzano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spezzano looking for a sweep. Not yet Spezzano, not yet.
Spezzano keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spezzano is trying to keep Xavier in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier cracks Spezzano with a solid left hand.
Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spezzano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spezzano has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Spezzano working for a triangle but Xavier defends it easily.
Xavier with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spezzano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xavier is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a strike but Spezzano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xavier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xavier tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spezzano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Xavier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spezzano, into his guard.
Spezzano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spezzano is looking for a triangle but Xavier pushes his legs off easily.
Spezzano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xavier is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Xavier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Spezzano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Xavier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xavier lands in his opponent's guard.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Spezzano blocks nicely.
Spezzano has Xavier pulled in close to control his posture.
Spezzano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xavier is aware though and is defending well.
Spezzano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xavier throws a strike but Spezzano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spezzano preventing the sweep.
Spezzano tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Spezzano trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier wants to stand and escape but Spezzano is having none of it.
Spezzano has gone for a leg lock! Xavier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spezzano's guard.
Spezzano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
Xavier is in close to Spezzano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xavier throws an elbow that misses. Spezzano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xavier's guard. Nice move by Spezzano!
Spezzano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spezzano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Xavier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spezzano, into his guard.
Xavier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xavier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier distracts Spezzano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spezzano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xavier.
Spezzano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Spezzano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spezzano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xavier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to Spezzano's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezzano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spezzano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xavier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xavier gets to his feet. Spezzano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spezzano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xavier is putting a hurting on Spezzano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Guillermo Spezzano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aidan Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier takes a little break here. Spezzano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xavier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Aidan Xavier!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Aidan Xavier!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Aidan Xavier!
Aidan Xavier wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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