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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fiaschi (ranked 2058 p4p, 248 weight class) and Odchigin Khadan (ranked 729 p4p, 102 weight class). Fiaschi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Khadan has chosen Khoomii as his entrance music. Odchigin Khadan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fiaschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiaschi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fiaschi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khadan.
Fiaschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Fiaschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khadan tests Fiaschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Khadan catches Fiaschi right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Fiaschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan lands a jab.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Khadan moves away
and Khadan counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiaschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khadan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiaschi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Fiaschi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khadan tries to work over Fiaschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khadan controlling the action here.
Khadan is looking for a kimura but Fiaschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadan to get the leverage.
Khadan content to control rather than advance.
Khadan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but Fiaschi defending well.
Khadan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiaschi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khadan is working away from the top position though.
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back.
Khadan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khadan is keen to just control but Fiaschi is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khadan is taking a breather. Fiaschi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khadan connects with a looping right hand.
Fiaschi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khadan tries to avoid it but Fiaschi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khadan to the ground. Khadan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiaschi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khadan lands a jab to the nose.
Fiaschi slips under a jab.
Fiaschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khadan thuds a left hand into Fiaschi's body.
Khadan looks to throw the jab but Fiaschi is out of range.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiaschi at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiaschi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiaschi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fiaschi moves out of range as Khadan strikes.
Fiaschi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khadan avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Khadan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan misses with a straight right.
Fiaschi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khadan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khadan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan is stalling in the full guard.
Fiaschi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fiaschi moves away from the strike by Khadan.
Fiaschi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khadan's waist but Khadan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiaschi off to one side.
Khadan with a jab.
Fiaschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Khadan circles away.
Khadan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiaschi.
Khadan scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Fiaschi with that takedown attempt.
Khadan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiaschi. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Khadan misses.
Fiaschi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khadan lands with a hook. Fiaschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khadan darts in and clinches Fiaschi up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khadan pushes Fiaschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan cracks Fiaschi with a nice body shot.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiaschi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What can Fiaschi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khadan not allowing Fiaschi to control his hands.
Khadan has got his arm under Fiaschi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fiaschi has spun round into Khadan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Fiaschi wants to stand but Khadan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiaschi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khadan dives on top into guard.
Khadan passes into half guard.
Khadan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiaschi has hold of Khadan's hands but Khadan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fiaschi is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Fiaschi won't allow it.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Fiaschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan trying to mount his opponent but Fiaschi defends it.
Khadan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiaschi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khadan is controlling the pace.
Khadan wants to take a breather but Fiaschi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Fiaschi rushes Khadan and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Fiaschi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan trying to stall but Fiaschi improves his position.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Fiaschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiaschi misses the jab.
Khadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Fiaschi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiaschi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khadan tries to avoid it but Fiaschi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khadan to the ground. Khadan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiaschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiaschi.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Khadan tests Fiaschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fiaschi momentarily.
Khadan clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiaschi is rocked!
Khadan works on Fiaschi's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Fiaschi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiaschi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Khadan - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadan walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiaschi doesn't seem bothered though.
Khadan lands with a nice body punch.
Khadan has Fiaschi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadan.
Khadan is leaning against Fiaschi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fiaschi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Khadan is unloading with more strikes now! Fiaschi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odchigin Khadan!
A victorious Odchigin Khadan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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