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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Turnbull (ranked 712 p4p, 90 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 364 p4p, 50 weight class). Zexi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BRADIO-Flyers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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220 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Zexi sees coming a mile off.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi connects with a looping right hand.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Turnbull lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi jabs at Turnbull's body.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into 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!
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Zexi blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Turnbull throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Turnbull gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Colin Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi throws out a powerful jab.
Zexi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Turnbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zexi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Turnbull shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turnbull was covering up waiting for the punch and Zexi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turnbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Turnbull keeps moving.
Zexi is working Turnbull over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turnbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zexi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zexi is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zexi tries to free his leg and advance position but Turnbull is retaining full guard.
Turnbull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zexi wants to improve his position but Turnbull is controlling well.
Turnbull stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Zexi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Zexi.
Turnbull tries to land a leg kick but Zexi saw it coming and moves away.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Turnbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turnbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Colin Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zexi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turnbull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull wants to clinch.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull tries a low kick but Zexi avoids it.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zexi throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull scores with a one two! Zexi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Turnbull closes the distance and pushes Zexi back into the cage.
Turnbull presses Zexi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zexi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zexi is trying to drag Turnbull to the mat but Turnbull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Turnbull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Zexi blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Zexi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colin Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zexi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Zexi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zexi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zexi is nestled in close to Turnbull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zexi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turnbull has hold of Zexi's hands but Zexi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zexi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zexi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zexi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbull's head.
Zexi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi is trying to control. Turnbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi working the head and body with strikes.
Zexi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zexi thows a huge punch but Turnbull dodges it nicely.
Zexi with the ground and pound but Turnbull uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turnbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
Zexi stands and throws Turnbull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turnbull is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zexi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s 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.
That's time! Turnbull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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.
Zexi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turnbull defends well and Zexi ends up having to push Turnbull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull throws a push kick but Zexi slaps the foot to one side.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Turnbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Turnbull didn't see that one coming.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbull tries to clinch but Zexi moves out of range.
Turnbull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick and Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
Zexi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi trying to control the action but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zexi.
Colin Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbull is not content to let Zexi control the position.
An elbow from Zexi crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Zexi.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zexi working the ground and pound.
Zexi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Turnbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Zexi misses with the ground and pound.
Zexi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zexi working the head and body with strikes.
Zexi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zexi throws an elbow but Turnbull slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control the action but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
Turnbull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zexi misses with the ground and pound.
Zexi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zexi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zexi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turnbull is avoiding damage well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zexi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A lull in the action here as Zexi stalls from top position.
Turnbull is not content to let Zexi control the position.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
An out of breath Dai Zexi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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