Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Kraag sends Zexi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Zexi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zexi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zexi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kraag defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Zexi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kraag.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraag as he connects with a hook.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Kraag is out of range.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Kraag throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kraag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Zexi digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Zexi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag misses with an uppercut.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Zexi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag walks into a stiff left hand from Zexi.
Kraag lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kraag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Kraag is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Zexi avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Kraag tries to control Zexi's body but Zexi pushes him off. Kraag squirms to his side and now Zexi has his back! #SUB#
Zexi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
What can Kraag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desi Kraag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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.#R2#
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zexi misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Kraag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraag swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desi Kraag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Kraag checks it
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag counters with a straight right hand.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraag. That did some damage!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Kraag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Kraag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.
Kraag misses with a body shot. #T3#
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Zexi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.#TD#
Zexi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraag looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Zexi wants to stand but Kraag has his arm trapped.
Kraag tries to bench press Zexi off him but Zexi keeps the position.
Zexi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kraag manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for an arm triangle but Zexi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraag is keen to just control but Zexi is a slippery customer.
Zexi tries to roll over but Kraag keeps him under control.
Kraag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi taking some punishment here, with Kraag in his half guard.
Zexi gets full guard.
Kraag trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Kraag tries to free his leg and advance position but Zexi is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Desi Kraag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Kraag misses.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag scores with a hook.
Kraag catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kraag moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kraag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kraag off the cage and back into range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kraag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Kraag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Kraag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Kraag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Zexi feints and as Kraag raises his hands in defense, Zexi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kraag working for a triangle but Zexi defends it easily.
Kraag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kraag working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zexi has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraag is in trouble now - Zexi has advanced to mount!
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Zexi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kraag can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Zexi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zexi lands a heavy elbow.
Kraag wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.#SUB#
Kraag tries to improve his position but Zexi has taken his back! Zexi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kraag tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zexi pushes Kraag away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
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. #TD2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
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.#SUB#
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!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
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! #SU2#
Zexi stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #CL#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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! #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#CL#
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. #CUT#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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC2#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Zexi throws a head kick but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Zexi misses with a hook
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCoteau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeCoteau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeCoteau, as that shot connected.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeCoteau.#CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi drops his hands momentarily and DeCoteau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau checks a leg kick.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
DeCoteau scores with a takedown into Zexi's guard.
DeCoteau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeCoteau throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Zexi looking to control. #SUB2#
DeCoteau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zexi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeCoteau, into his guard. #REVR#
DeCoteau wants to control but Zexi passes easily into half guard.
DeCoteau is looking to escape.#SUB#
Zexi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Zexi prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zexi is working away from the top position though.
Zexi is keen to just control but DeCoteau is a slippery customer.
Zexi tries to pass to full mount but DeCoteau defends it. #SUB2#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg. #T3#
DeCoteau tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zexi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
DeCoteau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zexi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau has given up his back here. #T4#
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeCoteau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoteau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
DeCoteau wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
DeCoteau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zexi wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caleb DeCoteau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeCoteau slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi connects with an inside leg kick.
DeCoteau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCoteau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zexi as he jumps to the side.
DeCoteau dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
DeCoteau throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
DeCoteau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeCoteau 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.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
DeCoteau throws a poor cross that misses
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi connects with a right hand. DeCoteau shakes it off.
Zexi throws a low kick, looking for DeCoteau's leg but DeCoteau calmly moves out of range.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeCoteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeCoteau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi thows a leg kick but DeCoteau checks it
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
DeCoteau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeCoteau lands the left hand.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - DeCoteau coming out on top.
A jab from Zexi misses.
DeCoteau defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from DeCoteau misses.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeCoteau moves away.
DeCoteau lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi misses with a looping left.
DeCoteau scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from DeCoteau misses its intended target.
It looked like Zexi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi throws a jab when DeCoteau was well out of range.
DeCoteau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeCoteau staying out of range there.
DeCoteau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeCoteau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but DeCoteau moved out of range nicely.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeCoteau misses with a wild combination.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
DeCoteau throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi throws a body punch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Zexi avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeCoteau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau moves away from the strike by Zexi.
DeCoteau checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
DeCoteau misses with a series of wild punches.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeCoteau counters with a nice body shot.
DeCoteau throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by DeCoteau as he connects with a hook.
Zexi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeCoteau defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCoteau misses.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - DeCoteau had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Zexi misses with a straight right. #TD2#
DeCoteau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau throws an elbow that misses. Zexi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeCoteau's guard. Nice move by Zexi!#REVR#
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeCoteau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
DeCoteau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeCoteau wants to take a breather but Zexi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb DeCoteau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
DeCoteau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
DeCoteau misses with a two punch combination.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DeCoteau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from DeCoteau.
Zexi misses with a hook
and DeCoteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
DeCoteau has Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi gets through DeCoteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Still in the clinch, DeCoteau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zexi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards. #T1#
DeCoteau stalling against the cage.
Zexi is trying to stall.
DeCoteau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeCoteau takes a shot to the head.
Zexi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeCoteau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Zexi breaks from the clinch.
DeCoteau misses with the combination.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCoteau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Zexi misses with a looping right.
DeCoteau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau connects with a right hand. Zexi shakes it off.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zexi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi takes a swing at DeCoteau's ribcage but misses.
DeCoteau avoids the head kick by Zexi.
Nice jab there from Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeCoteau misses with a few strikes there.
DeCoteau throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
DeCoteau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zexi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau shoots in but no luck this time.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
DeCoteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeCoteau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Zexi as DeCoteau shoots in.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but DeCoteau ducks down to avoid it.
DeCoteau scores with a kick to the body.
Zexi takes a swing at DeCoteau's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from DeCoteau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi throws a hook but DeCoteau avoids it easily.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeCoteau moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeCoteau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeCoteau counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zexi.
A nice leg kick from DeCoteau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeCoteau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
A jab lands there for DeCoteau.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
DeCoteau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Caleb DeCoteau's cut even more.
DeCoteau swinging wildly here.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on DeCoteau's shoulder, as DeCoteau tries to avoid the shot.
Caleb DeCoteau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from DeCoteau finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb DeCoteau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeCoteau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb DeCoteau!

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Zexi digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
Bacolod defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
Zexi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zexi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Bacolod has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Zexi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bacolod to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi. #TD#
Bacolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zexi quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Zexi wants to control but Bacolod is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bacolod is trying to work for a kimura but Zexi is defending well.
Bacolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bacolod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Bacolod has control of the leg. #SU#
Bacolod gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bacolod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bacolod keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zexi, as that shot connected.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bacolod won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
Zexi letting Bacolod take a breather here.#BC#
Bacolod manages to break the clinch.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi punishes Bacolod's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi wants to slow Bacolod down by chopping away at his legs.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacolod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zexi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bacolod somewhat.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod walks into a straight right hand from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bacolod slips a straight right by Zexi.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A big left from Zexi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bacolod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zexi 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 Bacolod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacolod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bacolod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zexi swivels and escapes.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
As Zexi tries to get set, Bacolod tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Bacolod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacolod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that stings Zexi.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zexi. #T1#
Bacolod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bacolod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zexi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zexi sprawls well. Zexi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bacolod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacolod takes one on the button.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense.
Zexi throws a head kick but Bacolod moves out of range. #T3#
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bacolod slips the punch.
Bacolod is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bacolod misses with a head kick.
Zexi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bacolod's sensitive parts.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Bacolod misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bacolod up against the cage.
Zexi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zexi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zexi tries to break free but Bacolod pushes him back against the cage.
Bacolod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Bacolod misses with some punches.
Bacolod blocking some punches. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi is looking to chop away at Bacolod's legs.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi throws out a leg kick but Bacolod moves out of range and Zexi only half commits.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi tests Bacolod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod throws a series of punches but Zexi avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bacolod slips under a jab from Zexi.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bacolod on the side of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses. #CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Bacolod avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but Zexi stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Zexi trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bacolod is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T2#
Bacolod trying to control the position but Zexi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bacolod preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is not going to allow Bacolod to sit and survive in this position.
Bacolod rolls, trying to escape but Zexi keeps control of the position.
Bacolod staying busy and making it hard for Zexi to control.
Zexi avoiding Bacolod 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod tries to break free.
Zexi is looking to control Bacolod but Bacolod is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod tries to roll but Zexi sticks to his back.
Bacolod breaks Zexi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zexi pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wellington doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wellington is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wellington.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Wellington's shoulder, as Wellington tries to avoid the shot.
Wellington connects with an inside leg kick.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellington throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
Wellington throws a nice head kick!
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Wellington wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Wellington.
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 scores with a jab.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellington.
Wellington tries a quick counter leg kick but Zexi is wise to it.#T1#
Wellington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zexi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wellington scrambles back to his feet.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi digs a good body shot into Wellington's ribs.
Wellington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zexi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellington delivers a nice body kick.
Zexi misses with a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a thumping low kick.
Wellington slips under a jab from Zexi.
Wellington thinks about the counter body kick.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
Zexi wants to slow Wellington down by chopping away at his legs.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Wellington checks it
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
Wellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellington 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.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zexi rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wellington misses.
Zexi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zexi really felt that one!
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Zexi is predictable there
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him. #T4#
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Zexi saw that one coming.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Wellington saw that one coming.
Wellington checks a leg kick.
Wellington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Wellington saw that one coming.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Zexi throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Wellington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wellington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
Wellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wellington keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Wellington lands a head kick. Zexi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zexi misses with a hook. Wellington ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellington.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Wellington takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wellington 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.
Wellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Zexi tried to counter with a leg kick but Wellington avoided it.
Zexi throws a jab when Wellington was well out of range.
Wellington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Wellington moved out of range nicely.
Wellington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zexi throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
Wellington lands with a good body shot.
Wellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Wellington jumps back.
Wellington throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wellington.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Zexi tries a low kick but Wellington avoids it.
Zexi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Wellington dodges the punch combination from Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zexi throws a hook but Wellington avoids it easily.
Zexi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
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!
Wellington throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Wellington counters with a low kick, right behind Zexi 's knee.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Zexi throws a hook but Wellington blocks it.
Wellington slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Zexi manages to step out the way in time.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zexi takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zexi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Wellington scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Wellington 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! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wellington feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Wellington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellington lands with a nice body kick.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Wellington blocks the leg kick.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and Wellington counters with a good low kick that Zexi was not able to check.
Wellington slips a jab from Zexi.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wellington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Wellington 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zexi throws a leg kick but Wellington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellington.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Wellington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Wellington scores with a hook.
Wellington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington. #T2#
Zexi throws a solid leg kick but Wellington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zexi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick from Wellington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wellington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi backing away here, and Wellington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Zexi moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Wellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zexi checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington. #T3#
Wellington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Wellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellington scores with a shot to the body.
Wellington pushes Zexi away with a front kick.
Wellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wellington lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wellington slips a jab from Zexi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wellington.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Wellington counters with an inside leg kick.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wellington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wellington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wellington.
Wellington scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Zexi manages to step out the way in time.
Wellington lands with a nice body kick.
Wellington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zexi.
Wellington works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Wellington tenderised Zexi's leg. Zexi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wellington 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Mountain thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Zexi throws a leg kick which misses Mountain's front leg but catches the back leg as Mountain tries to avoid it.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mountain at a distance.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zexi coming out on top.
Zexi scores with a nice head shot.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountain.#T1#
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain drops his hands momentarily and Zexi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zexi cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain slips a jab from Zexi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zexi.
Zexi slips a jab from Mountain.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Zexi there.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Zexi swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Zexi scores with a punch to the head.
Mountain 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 throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Zexi throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Zexi checks a low kick from Mountain.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range. #T3#
Zexi fails to land with a series of punches.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Mountain throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Mountain throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Mountain didn't see that one coming.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Some bone on bone action there as Mountain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountain checks a low kick from Zexi.
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi misses the jab.
Mountain checks a low kick from Zexi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zexi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mountain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Mountain jumps back.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Zexi moves out of range easily.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain tries to move into range but Zexi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Zexi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi tries to move into range but Mountain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Zexi misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mountain - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Zexi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mountain with a nice calf kick.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zexi checks it well.
Zexi misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Zexi misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Mountain misses.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Dai Zexi's cut even more.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi lands with a nice body punch.
Zexi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Zexi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zexi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountain.
Jab by Zexi.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Mountain had a free shot at his head there.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Zexi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Mountain sends Zexi down but not out. Mountain dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Zexi is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Dai Zexi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mountain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zexi is still in real trouble! Can Mountain finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tauski Mountain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mountain.
Zexi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Mountain backing away here, and Zexi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
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.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Zexi motions for Mountain to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi lands a body shot. #T1#
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Zexi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Zexi settles back down.
Zexi throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zexi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zexi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mountain lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back.
Mountain throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountain throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Zexi. #T2#
Zexi misses with a body punch
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zexi.
Zexi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
You can see that Zexi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zexi circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zexi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mountains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mountain wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Zexi throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Mountain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain moves out of range of the leg kick from Zexi.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Zexi throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Mountain throws a low kick but Zexi avoids it.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.#CUT#Dai Zexi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Mountain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Zexi.
Mountain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a head kick.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zexi misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tauski Mountain.
I think Mountain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tauski Mountain!
A victorious Tauski Mountain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gustavsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zexi was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustavsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustavsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustavsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gustavsson controlling from the top position.
Gustavsson stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustavsson lands a couple of digs.
Gustavsson preventing the sweep.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Zexi blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zexi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
Gustavsson is looking to pass into half guard but Zexi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zexi is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Gustavsson wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zexi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustavsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zexi is trying to keep Gustavsson in close. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavsson cracks Zexi with a solid left hand.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.
Gustavsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zexi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustavsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.
Gustavsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Gustavsson with that takedown attempt.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zexi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Gustavsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zexi sprawls well initially but Gustavsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zexi for as long as he can get away with.
Zexi moves into full guard. #T4#
Gustavsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zexi wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling the position.
Gustavsson stays in close to Zexi's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gustavsson closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Gustavsson pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustavsson shoots for a takedown but Zexi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zexi keeping full guard, as Gustavsson tries to pass.
Zexi has Gustavsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustavsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustavsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Gustavsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustavsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustavsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zexi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Zexi. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Gustavsson saw that one coming.#TD#
Gustavsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zexi's guard.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Zexi blocks nicely.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gustavsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustavsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Gustavsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gustavsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zexi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustavsson trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson stopping the sweep attempt from Zexi.
Zexi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustavsson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Gustavsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zexi.
Gustavsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Zexi tries to land a leg kick but Gustavsson saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Gustavsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gustavsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gustavsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gustavsson closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Gustavsson pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Zexi gets caught flat footed, as Gustavsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustavsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson wants to control but Zexi is keeping him busy. #T1#
Zexi manages to get back to half guard.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
Zexi controlling the position well.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustavsson wants to control but Zexi is keeping him busy.
Zexi trying to get back to full guard but Gustavsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zexi tries to lock up and control but Gustavsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zexi working to try and regain half guard.
Gustavsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gustavsson looking to control but Zexi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustavsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gustavsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zexi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gustavsson scoring with strikes but Zexi is staying in there.
Zexi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson content just to control the position here.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gustavsson continues to stall.
Zexi wants to hold on but Gustavsson pushes him away.
Gustavsson tries to control but Zexi wriggling away.
Gustavsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson landing strikes from the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
In his post fight interview, Ivern Gustavsson gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all. This has been awesome. Time to hang up my gloves. '.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi wants to land a leg kick but Von Ryan is out of range.
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Von Ryan blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Zexi with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Von Ryan jumps back.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Zexi finds it's target.#T1#
Von Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ryan's head back.
That kick from Zexi tenderised Von Ryan's leg. Von Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Von Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zexi.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Von Ryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Von Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Zexi thows a leg kick but Von Ryan checks it
and Von Ryan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zexi.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan moved away.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Von Ryan saw that one coming.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Von Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Von Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Ryan checks a leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi clobbers Von Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zexi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Ryan checks a low kick from Zexi.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ryan.
As Zexi tries to get set, Von Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Von Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
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 a really nice looking cross but Von Ryan seems unphased.
Von Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Good work by Von Ryan as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Von Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Zexi gets double underhooks and turns Von Ryan into the cage.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zexi is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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.#R2#
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi tries to score with a low kick but Von Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi misses with a hook. Von Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zexi motions for Von Ryan to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Zexi gets tackled into the cage by Von Ryan. Von Ryan maintains the clinch.
Von Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Von Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Zexi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Zexi is quick to defend against it.
Zexi throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab. #T2#
Von Ryan moves out of range as Zexi strikes.#TD#
Von Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zexi was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Von Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zexi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zexi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zexi! #REVB#
Zexi working away.#T3##SUB2#
Zexi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Ryan is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zexi working away.#SUB2#
Zexi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ryan keeps working.
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 cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Zexi.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zexi thumps Von Ryan with a low kick.
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Zexi.
Von Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of 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!
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.#T1#
A left lands for Zexi.
Zexi throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Zexi lands.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zexi tries a low kick but Von Ryan avoids it.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zexi thinking.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi connects with a leg kick.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zexi tries to work over Von Ryan's front leg with a kick but Von Ryan checks it.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Von Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Von Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi jabs Von Ryan right on the nose. Von Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Von Ryan scores with a one two! Zexi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Von Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zexi. Zexi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan slips a jab from Zexi.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a front kick aimed at Von Ryan's knee but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.#TD#
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An elbow from Von Ryan crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zexi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kanaani pushes Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zexi tries to break the clinch but Kanaani is controlling the position.
Kanaani struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanaani misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Zexi to work. #BC2#
Zexi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanaani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Kanaani slips the punch.
Kanaani slips under a jab from Zexi.
Kanaani throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
Kanaani scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kanaani rushes Zexi and presses him up against the cage.
Zexi wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zexi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi digs a good hook to Kanaani's body.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi. #TD#
Zexi gets caught napping as Kanaani dives in and scores a takedown. Zexi manages to retain guard.#T1#
Zexi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Kanaani controlling him for the moment.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zexi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kanaani manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it. #SUB2#
Kanaani stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zexi throws up his legs and catches Kanaani in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kanaani tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zexi! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krampus counters with a stiff right hand.
Krampus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krampus dives in for a single leg takedown but Zexi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Krampus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krampus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Krampus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Zexi.
Krampus throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Zexi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krampus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Krampus throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zexi.
A big right from Krampus misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krampus fails to land with a series of punches.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krampus goes for a double leg but Zexi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zexi continues to drive forward.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krampus blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi is trying to maintain a safe position but Krampus gets an underhook and turns Zexi into the cage.#BC#
Krampus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zexi moves away from the strike by Krampus.
Zexi tests Krampus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Krampus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krampus's head.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krampus finds it's way round the side to connect with Zexi's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krampus swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krampus is out of range and Zexi settles back down.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Krampus moved away.
Zexi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krampus doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi misses with a leg kick.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krampus misses with an uppercut
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Krampus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zexi staying out of range there.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krampus misses with a wild body shot.
Krampus throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Krampus's defenses.
Krampus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zexi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krampus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krampus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krampus throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krampus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi throws the left hand but Krampus avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Krampus tenderised Zexi's leg. Zexi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch but Zexi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zexi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krampus misses with a shot to the body
and Zexi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Krampus throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Krampus.
Krampus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus checks a leg kick.
Krampus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampus.
Krampus misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Krampus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zexi circles away.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Krampus dives in for a single leg takedown but Zexi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krampus lands a shoulder strike.
Krampus looking for a takedown.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zexi slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Zexi scores with a hook.
Zexi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krampus moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Krampus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zexi defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi is trying to get back to half guard.
Krampus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zexi is avoiding damage well.
Krampus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krampus cracks Zexi with a big right hand but Zexi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krampus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Krampus is working Zexi over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Krampus working the ground and pound.
Krampus working the head and body with strikes.
Krampus trying to control the position but Zexi is working away.
Zexi regains half guard, as Krampus was trying to land strikes.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krampus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Krampus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krampus trying to control from half guard but Zexi is working away.
Krampus controlling the pace.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zexi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krampus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krampus passes into side control, despite Zexi's attempt to control the position.
Zexi taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Krampus takes a little break here. Zexi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krampus looks up at the clock and then as Zexi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krampus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zexi is trying to get back to half guard.
Krampus cracks Zexi with a big elbow.
Zexi parries the strikes from Krampus easily there. Krampus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zexi to escape.
Zexi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krampus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krampus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zexi stops Krampus from passing to mount.
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krampus tries to score with some ground and pound. Zexi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Krampus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krampus working the ground and pound but Zexi is defending the strikes.
Krampus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zexi regains half guard.
Krampus winds up and cracks Zexi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krampus with the ground and pound but Zexi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Krampus postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Krampus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krampus is trying to control the position but Zexi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zexi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi scores with a leg kick.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch but Zexi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Krampus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krampus thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Krampus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Krampus.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krampus.
Krampus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
Krampus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range. #T1#
Krampus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krampus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krampus moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Krampus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krampus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krampus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Krampus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zexi on his heels. He'll look to pass Zexi's guard now, I'm sure.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krampus stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krampus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.#T2#
Krampus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Zexi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Krampus trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Krampus landing some decent shots from guard.
Krampus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Krampus distracts Zexi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krampus postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Krampus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krampus is pushing down on Zexi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zexi is fighting to maintain full guard but Krampus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krampus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krampus looks to land a strike but Zexi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Krampus is looking to work some ground and pound but Zexi has wrist control.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Krampus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krampus throwing strikes from guard but Zexi blocks nicely.
Krampus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Krampus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krampus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!
A less than humble Dexter Krampus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#940 Benedetti v Angus
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Bolt swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolt under the eye.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolt should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zexi. That's going to slow Bolt down.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolt's hands.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Bolt misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Zexi lands with a cross.
Bolt slips a jab from Zexi.
Bolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zexi blocks a jab.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Bolt moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolt shoots for a double leg takedown but Zexi sprawls well. He's pushed Bolt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with an outside leg kick.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Zexi sprawls well.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Zexi takes one on the button.
Bolt lands an overhand right.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zexi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt with the counter takedown but Zexi avoids it easily.
Zexi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Bolt fails with the takedown
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt misses with a body shot
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Zexi gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage. #TD2#
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zexi quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Zexi defends it. #SUB2#
Zexi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bolt has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bolt pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Zexi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bolt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derwent Bolt!
During a confident post fight interview, Derwent Bolt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Zexi's head back.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Zexi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand into Zexi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zexi's gas tank.
Zexi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Zexi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Zexi down.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into McGuire's guard.
McGuire is looking to stand up but Zexi isn't so interested in that idea.
Zexi tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zexi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zexi won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Zexi's body. Zexi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
McGuire ducks straight into an uppercut from Zexi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - McGuire manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zexi throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire tries to bum rush Zexi with a series of wild strikes but Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire backing away here, and Zexi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Zexi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire lands an elbow inside that Zexi shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Zexi trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zexi into the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A short left from McGuire. #T1#
Zexi takes an elbow to the temple.
Zexi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Zexi lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a right hand.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zexi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
McGuire works on Zexi's body with a couple of short punches.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Zexi throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Zexi.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi fails with the takedown.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Zexi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire jabs at Zexi's body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.#T4#
Zexi lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Zexi misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire lands with a cross.
McGuire swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
McGuire feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire sizes up Zexi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zexi if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Zexi shoots in.
Zexi throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Zexi against the cage.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
Zexi avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Zexi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire tries to clinch but Zexi is having none of it.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Zexi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
McGuire pushes Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Zexi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands a body punch. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range. #CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Zexi in a clinch.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
McGuire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Falcone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zexi to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Falcone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Zexi checks it.
Falcone misses with a hook to the body
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Zexi moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Falcone goes down! Can Zexi finish him!?#ROC#Falcone is rocked!
Zexi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Falcone is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?#T1#
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcone seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi looking to sit in guard and control but Falcone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now.
Falcone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Falcone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Falcone stands and steps away. Zexi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Falcone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Falcone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zexi's sensitive parts.
Falcone misses with the body kick
and Zexi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Falcone out cold! What a finish! Zexi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dai Zexi!
In his post fight interview, Dai Zexi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chlen, as that shot connected.
Chlen thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chlen cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chlen cracks Zexi with a good jab.
Chlen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlen jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Chlen.
Zexi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chlen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chlen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chlen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chlen thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chlen works Zexi's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A jab from Chlen finds it's way through Zexi's defenses.
Chlen slips a jab from Zexi.
Chlen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chlen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Chlen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.
Chlen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.#TD2#
Chlen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chlen wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T2#
Chlen wants to get back to his feet but Zexi passes into half guard.
Chlen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chlen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chlen keeping hold of Zexi's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlen wants to improve his position but Zexi is controlling well. #T3#
Zexi is looking to pass Chlen's guard but actually Chlen recovers to full guard.
Chlen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chlen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chlen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chlen pushes down on Zexi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chlen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Chlen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chlen content just to control the position here.
Zexi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chlen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igla Chlen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chlen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi checks a leg kick.
Chlen with a jab.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Chlen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlen lands with a cross.
Zexi throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Chlen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chlen tries to score with a low kick but Zexi moves his leg out of the way.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Chlen cracks Zexi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Chlen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chlen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Zexi avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Zexi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi misses with a hook. Chlen ducked under it nicely.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlen is just out of range.
Chlen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chlen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Chlen does it's job there.
Chlen dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
Igla Chlen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Zexi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chlen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Chlen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zexi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chlen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chlen keeping hold of Zexi's head, controlling as best he can.
Igla Chlen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chlen is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Chlen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Chlen is working hard here to advance position.
Zexi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chlen tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Chlen wants to control but Zexi is keeping busy.
Chlen gets full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zexi preventing the sweep.
Chlen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chlen wants to sweep but no luck.
Zexi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chlen wants to control but Zexi passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zexi in particular looking to stall.
Chlen trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igla Chlen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chlen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chlen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zexi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chlen.
Igla Chlen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chlen scores with the left hand. Zexi knows he should have avoided that one.
Chlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlen to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Zexi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Chlen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi staying out of range there.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Chlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.#T1#
Chlen lands a jab to the nose.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Zexi swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chlen tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlen.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target. #T2#
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Chlen is out of range.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Chlen connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Chlen connects with a nice looking jab.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
A shot to the liver by Chlen. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Chlen.
Chlen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zexis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlen throws a lazy uppercut
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Chlen's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Chlen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A right hand to the body from Chlen.
A short right from Chlen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chlen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Chlen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zexi on the side of the head.
Chlen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chlen throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Chlen scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Chlen lands with a hook. Zexi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chlen throws a sloppy body shot
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen connects with the punch.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zexi on the side of the head.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Chlen misses with a low kick.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chlen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zexis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chlen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chlen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
Chlen digs a good hook to Zexi's body.
Chlen throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igla Chlen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chlen 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!
Igla Chlen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Zexi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahai's half guard.
Ahai wants to get back to his feet.
Ahai keeping hold of Zexi's head, controlling as best he can. #ES2#
Ahai pushes Zexi off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai tries to move into range but Zexi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahai 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.
Ahai throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahai scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Ahai. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Ahai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azor Ahai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Ahai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahai thinks about the counter body kick.
Ahai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses.
Ahai slips under a jab from Zexi.
Ahai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahai punishes Zexi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahai defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Ahai is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with a right hand to the body.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Ahai throws a lazy head kick
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Ahai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai misses with a body punch
and Ahai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahai loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ahai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahai.
Ahai misses with a straight left.
Ahai throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Ahai.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zexi punishes Ahai's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Ahai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahai.
Zexi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range. #T4#
Ahai throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahai scoring well with a low kick there.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Ahai's body. Ahai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahai throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Ahai tries to land a front kick but Zexi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Zexi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
It looked like Zexi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahai.
Ahai takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Ahai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azor Ahai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahai misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai 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.#R2#
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zexi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zexi misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a good low kick that Zexi was not able to check.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Ahai scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahai.
A little jabbing left from Ahai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Zexi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and Ahai settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Zexi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai throws a leg kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ahai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahai looks to land a body kick but Zexi moved away.
Zexi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahai swings widly with a right hand
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ahai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Azor Ahai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ahai. Zexi shrugs it off though.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai misses with a body shot
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.#T2#
Ahai tries to land a front kick but Zexi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahai misses with a shot to the body
and Zexi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zexi misses with a left hand
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahai throws the kick towards the body but Zexi avoids it.
Zexi misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Ahai staying out of range there.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahai thows a leg kick but Zexi checks it
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Zexi connects with the punch.
Ahai swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ahai misses its intended target.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zexi scores with a punch to the head.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Zexi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zexi.
Ahai throws a leg kick that misses.
Zexi walks into a straight right hand from Ahai.
Ahai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zexi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahai. Ahai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Ahai throws a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Zexi coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zexi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahai - the referee stops the clock and Zexi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahai. Zexi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahai with a nice calf kick.
Ahai throws a head kick that Zexi semi-blocks.
Ahai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Zexi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Ahai misses.
Zexi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi moves out of range as Ahai strikes.
Ahai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahai jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Azor Ahai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ahai throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahai defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Ahai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ahai.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahai to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahai.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahai enables Zexi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Ahai controls Zexi momentarily but Zexi frees himself.
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahai pulls Zexi in to control the position.
Zexi stays in close to Ahai's body and controls the position.
Ahai wants to stand but Zexi is controlling the position.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Ahai keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahai controls Zexi momentarily but Zexi frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahai defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahai's head.
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Ahai counters with a body kick.
Ahai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahai 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.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Ahai moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Ahai throws a front kick aimed at Zexi's knee but Zexi avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahai.
Ahai lands with an uppercut that bounces Zexi off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A low kick from Ahai is predictable there
and Zexi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ahai.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahai lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai misses with a two punch combination.
Ahai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahai 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.
Ahai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Ahai.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Ahai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
A victorious Azor Ahai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
A jab from Defoe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zexi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe tries to bum rush Zexi with a series of wild strikes but Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Zexi avoids it.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Zexi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe connects with a right hand. Zexi shakes it off.
Defoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
As Zexi looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zexi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Zexi as he checks the leg kick.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Zexi slips under a jab.#T4#
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Zexi slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a jab.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Defoe defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe with the inside leg kick.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Zexi.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Zexi saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Defoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Defoe moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Zexi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zexi.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Defoe misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Defoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zexi misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
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!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hurricane Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Zexi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe jabs at Zexi's body.#T1#
Defoe cracks Zexi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Defoe.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Zexi's side.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Hurricane Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Defoe. Zexi shrugs it off though.
Zexi throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Zexi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hurricane Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Defoe 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#909 Clark v Hiro
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zexi circles away quickly and effectively.
King lands with a straight right. Zexi didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
King misses with a looping left.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
King throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
King throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
A big left from King misses.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from King.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Zexi.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.#T1#
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harley King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zexi moves away from the strike by King.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King tries to land a leg kick but Zexi saw it coming and moves away.
King cracks Zexi with a good jab.#TD2#
Zexi looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Zexi drives through and ends up in King's guard.
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!
King wants to stand and escape but Zexi is having none of it. #T2#
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zexi trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to stand and escape but Zexi is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one. #T3#
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Zexi scores with a nice head shot.
King throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zexi drops King with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zexi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Harley King had this to say: ' '.

Event: GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Turillo lands a really nice looking cross but Zexi seems unphased.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo avoids the body shot from Zexi.
A punch lands to the side of Zexi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turillo throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Zexi's ribs.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi moves away from the strike by Turillo. #T1#
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Turillo's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Turillo misses with a hook
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo walks into a left hand.
Zexi throws out a powerful jab.
Turillo swinging wildly here.
Zexi cracks Turillo with a good jab.#TD2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo taking some punishment here, with Zexi in his half guard.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turillo trying to control from the bottom.
Turillo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turillo trying to hold on to Zexi's head to control him but Zexi postures up. #T3#
Zexi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turillo won't allow Zexi to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turillo tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Zexi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turillo trying to control but Zexi postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turillo loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Turillo missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi thuds a left hand into Turillo's body.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi checks a low kick from Turillo.
Turillo lands a jab.
Turillo throws an off balance right hand
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turillo misses with a hook
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zexi scrambles back to his feet.
Turillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turillo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
Turillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zexi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turillo rather than just go for the knockout.
Turillo moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of Turillo's head.
Turillo takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Turillo looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zexi to counter with a crisp jab.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Zexi's leg but Zexi calmly moves out of range.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Turillo scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turillo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Zexi cracks Turillo with a good jab.
Zexi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Turillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zexi's hands.
Turillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Turillo throws a combination. Zexi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turillo throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo throws a front kick aimed at Zexi's knee but Zexi avoids it well. #T3#
Zexi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zexi moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
Zexi staying out of range there.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zexi really felt that one!
Turillo slips a jab from Zexi.
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zexi if he has to take too many more of those.
Zexi blocks a jab.
Zexi connects with a jab.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Turillo slips under a jab from Zexi.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turillo with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Zexi.
Song Turillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Turillo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and Turillo settles back down.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
Zexi swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zexi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turillo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zexi counters with a left to the body.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
It looked like Turillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turillo.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Turillo misses with a body punch
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Turillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Turillo scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Turillo throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Turillo.
Turillo scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo punishes Zexi's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turillo throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turillo with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Turillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
You can see that Zexi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Turillo lands a nice hook to Zexi's body. Zexi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Zexi throws a right hand that Turillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Turillo also avoids with ease.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Zexi staying out of range there.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Zexi takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turillo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Song Turillo!
An out of breath Song Turillo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Marley scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but Zexi moves his leg out of the way.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Marley throws a front kick aimed at Zexi's knee but Zexi avoids it well.
Marley throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick from Marley, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2##CL#
Marley forces Zexi back against the cage and clinches.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Zexi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley lands an uppercut.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Zexi.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Marley.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Marley. #T3#
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zexi.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Zexi avoids the damage to the body.
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zexi cracks Marley with a nice body shot.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Zexi - that landed with a thud.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. #TD2#
Zexi lands a takedown into guard.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Zexi slips an elbow through the middle.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zexi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zexi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Zexi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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 cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Marley's guard.
Zexi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marley wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving. #T1#
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley motions for Zexi to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zexi lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Zexi connects with the punch.#T2#
Marley tries to clinch there but Zexi circles away.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Zexi cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
A big right from Marley misses.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley walks into a left hand.
Marley throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Zexi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marley keeping full guard, as Zexi tries to pass.
Zexi with a nice head shot there.
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Zexi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zexi stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zexi works over Marley with some ground and pound from guard.
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 cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi misses with a hook.#T1#
Zexi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Zexi slips a straight right by Marley.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zexi takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi lands the left hand.#T3#
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi lands a nice looking body shot.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Zexi dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marley.#T4##TD2#
Zexi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marley sprawls well initially but Zexi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zexi on the ground.
Zexi trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Zexi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zexi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zexi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#898 MacArthur v Turilo
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lõhmus, as that shot connected.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Lõhmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Zexi jumps back.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lõhmus sprawls well. Lõhmus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zexi gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Zexi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Lõhmus wriggles free and stands up.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Zexi.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Zexi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zexi.
Lõhmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Lõhmus connects with a crisp jab.
Zexi avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Lõhmus 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.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a nice body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Lõhmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus 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.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Zexi tries to bum rush Lõhmus with a series of wild strikes but Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lõhmus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zexi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lõhmus scrambles back to his feet.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi takes one on the button.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zexi slips a jab from Lõhmus.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Lõhmus throws a lazy uppercut
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Lõhmus - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Zexi.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
Lõhmus motions for Zexi to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zexi on the side of the head.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zexi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus misses with a head kick.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
Joosep Lõhmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lõhmus clobbers Zexi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zexi.
Good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Zexi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zexi finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
Zexi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Lõhmus.#TD2#
Zexi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lõhmus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zexi asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Lõhmus is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Lõhmus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lõhmus tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus scores with a nice strike.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Zexi moved away.
Zexi tries to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus shakes him off and moves away.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.#CL2#
Zexi clinches up with Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a nice body shot.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Zexi misses with a hook
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus stuns Zexi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Zexi misses. #T1#
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Lõhmus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Zexi.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Zexi's body. Zexi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Zexi as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Lõhmus swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Lõhmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Zexi.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Zexi blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Zexi.
Nice body kick from Lõhmus.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus lands a head shot.
Zexi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Lõhmus. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi clobbers Lõhmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi misses with a few strikes there.
Lõhmus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lõhmus.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zexi's sensitive parts.
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!
Lõhmus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zexi in his tracks.
Lõhmus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Zexi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Zexi scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lõhmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Zexi didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Bolleke has Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Bolleke.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Bolleke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Zexi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Zexi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zexi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of 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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Zexi misses. #T2#
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Bolleke throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zexi cracks Bolleke with a good jab.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Zexi. Zexi maintains the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bolleke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zexi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Bolleke goes for a takedown attempt but Zexi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Zexi moves out of range.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zexi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bolleke.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.#T4#
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
It looked like Zexi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke darts in trying to clinch
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolleke's hands.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Bolleke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zexi is leaning against Bolleke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi blocking some punches.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi lands an uppercut.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Zexi controls the action.
Zexi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Zexi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Bolleke is rocked!
Zexi lands a shot to the body.
Bolleke is still on wobbly legs! Can Zexi finish him?
Zexi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bolleke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zexi is unloading with more strikes now! Bolleke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A victorious Dai Zexi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#889 Manowaru v Grabber
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Zexi checks it.
Phoenix walks into a jab.#T1#
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Zexi's body.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi takes one to the chin there.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Zexi seems unphased.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix with a hook.
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zexi.
Phoenix catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Zexi.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Zexi's ribs.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Phoenix jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Phoenix lands a jab to Zexi's midsection.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Zexi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zexi scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi checks a low kick from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A big right from Phoenix misses.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Zexi's head.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Zexi throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Phoenix catches Zexi right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Phoenix cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Zexi ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Zexi slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Zexi.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs. #T4#
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Zexi slips a jab from Phoenix.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Zexi.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix tests Zexi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back. #T2#
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook 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!
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Zexi.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Zexi with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.#T4#
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Phoenix.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
An out of breath Blake Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#885 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi throws a counter combo.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig is looking to counter the offense by Zexi and move into the clinch.#T1#
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nig tries a low kick but Zexi avoids it.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi unleashes a big counter combination but Nig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters with a leg kick.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig slips a jab from Zexi.
Nig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zexi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Zexi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zexi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nig tries to sprawl out of it but Zexi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Zexi clinches.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi blocks a body shot from Nig.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zexi on the inside. #T4#
Zexi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. #BC#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zexi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Zexi off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Nig.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Zexi misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zexi swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
A low kick from Nig misses #KD2#
and Zexi counters with a left hand that sends Nig to the canvas! #ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Nig is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zexi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zexi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zexi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi stands and throws Nig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Zexi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig is looking for a sweep.
Zexi is putting a hurting on Nig here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zexi trying to control the position but Nig is working away.
Nig is trying to control Zexi's posture but Zexi avoids it.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Nig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Zexi scores with punches from side control.
Zexi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zexi lands some shots froms side control.
Nig is looking to regain half guard here but Zexi keeps moving and retains side control.
Zexi throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Nig is looking to reverse the position.
Zexi trying to control the action but Nig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zexi tries for a kimura but Nig is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nig is not content to let Zexi control the position.
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 cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Nig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig is looking to wear down Zexi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nig.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Nig Nig's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Nig rushes Zexi and presses him up against the cage.
Zexi tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a left hand.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Zexi.
A body shot lands from Nig.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zexi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zexi lands a nice uppercut.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
A short right from Zexi.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Zexi controls the action.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Dai Zexi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow. #T3#
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Nig tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Zexi on the inside.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zexi on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Zexi lands a left hand.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zexi throws a big uppercut that drops Nig! More strikes from Zexi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nig lies dazed against the cage as Zexi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A victorious Dai Zexi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Zexi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi lands with a shot to the body.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Smith Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Zexi throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zexi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
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!
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Zexi had a free shot at his head there.
Zexi swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.#T3#
A big right from Zexi misses.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zexi blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr lands the left hand.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
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 dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Zexi moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Dai Zexi's cut even more.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Zexi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Zexi.
Smith Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the head.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr clobbers Zexi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
It appears Smith Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice shot lands for Smith Jr.#KD#
Smith Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zexi sprawling to the canvas! Zexi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith Jr finish him?!
A jab from Zexi misses.
And Smith Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.#T1#
Zexi is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs.
Zexi takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.#T2#
Zexi clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Zexi moves into the clinch.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Zexi there.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Smith Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zexi throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Zexi - just one landing.
Zexi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Zexi.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority 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.

Event: GAMMA#874 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Cole.
Zexi throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zexi jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Zexi.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.#T1#
A left lands for Zexi.
Zexi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cole showed some decent athleticism there.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Zexi tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zexi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.
Cole postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi is adopting a defensive guard.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zexi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Zexi is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Zexi working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Cole is controlling Zexi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi is just content to waste time from the top position. Cole takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Zexi working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily. #SUB2#
Zexi looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zexi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zexi as he jumps to the side.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Zexi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole working aggressively here.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
Cole blocking some punches.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage. #T1#
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zexi after a bit of a struggle.
Cole has Zexi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zexi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zexi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi lands a left hand.
Zexi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zexi.
Still in the clinch, Zexi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zexi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi blocks a body shot from Cole.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a right hand. #ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not. #T2#
Zexi lands a body shot. #TD2#
Zexi jumps guard and drags Cole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zexi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cole won't allow Zexi to pass to mount.
Zexi is stalling here. Cole is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zexi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cole has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cole postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zexi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cole. #T3#
Zexi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cole off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Zexi gets his hands free as Cole looks to control.
Zexi scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control but not successfully.
Zexi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zexi is looking to control Cole but Cole is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Cole rolls, trying to escape but Zexi keeps control of the position.
Cole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zexi.
Cole manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zexi's guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Zexi working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
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!#R3##CL2#
Zexi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zexi gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a right hand. #TD2#
Zexi lands a takedown into guard.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zexi's guard. #REVR#
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zexi has Cole pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Zexi looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
Cole stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.#SUB2#
Zexi working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
Zexi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Zexi controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole works over Zexi with some ground and pound from guard.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Zexi.#SUB2#
Zexi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.
Cole cracks Zexi with a solid left hand.
Cole postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole postures up.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zexi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Cole.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Turillo blocks a jab.
Turillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Turillo connects with a leg kick.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
Turillo slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo counters with a big head kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Turillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Turillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Zexi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turillo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zexi to counter with a crisp jab.
Turillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turillo misses with a double jab
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Turillo wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Turillo drops his hands momentarily and Zexi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a nice body kick.
Zexi jabs Turillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zexi's sensitive parts.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
Turillo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turillo misses the body punch
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Song Turillo's cut even more.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi slips a jab and a cross from Turillo.
Zexi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turillo manages to circle out of the way.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turillo defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turillo defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Turillo throws a good cross that connects.
Turillo scores with a nice body kick.
Zexi slips a straight right by Turillo.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Turillo blocks a jab.
Turillo throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi misses the jab.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Turillo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turillo throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Turillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Turillo had a free shot at his head there.
Turillo stuns Zexi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Turillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zexi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Turillo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turillo connects with a body shot.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Turillo lands a slapping body shot.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turillo pushes Zexi away with a front kick.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Zexi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turillo. That one must have hurt.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zexi shoots in for a double leg but Turillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zexi misses the body punch
and Turillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Zexi misses.
Turillo throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo tries to land a front kick but Zexi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zexi lands the left hand.
Turillo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turillo missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Turillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zexi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turillo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turillo connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Turillo misses with a head kick.
Zexi throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Zexi dives in for a single leg takedown but Turillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zexi dives in and grabs Turillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turillo pushes down on Zexi's head and hops out.
Turillo is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Zexi lands a jab to Turillo's midsection.
Turillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turillo keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo counters with a left to the body.
Turillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turillo lands with a shot to the body.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turillo.
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zexi if he has to take too many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Turillo cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses.
Turillo scores with the left hand. Zexi knows he should have avoided that one.
Turillo misses with the combination.
Turillo works over Zexi's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Zexi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zexi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Nice body kick from Turillo.
Zexi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turillo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Zexi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
letting Turillo counter with a right hand.
Zexi throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turillo swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Turillo scores with a nice body kick.
Turillo connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turillo enables Zexi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zexi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turillo is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Turillo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Zexi trying to control but Turillo is working from the bottom.
Zexi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Turillo.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A nice side step and Turillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
Turillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turillo.
Nice cross by Turillo.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Turillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turillo cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
Turillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turillo misses with a body punch
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turillo moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
A good leg kick by Turillo.
Zexi scores with the left hand. Turillo knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A low kick from Turillo misses
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zexi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turillo throws the kick towards the body but Zexi avoids it.
Zexi throwing a counter right hand but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi throwing a counter right hand but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Turillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turillo misses with a straight left.
Zexi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turillo!
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song Turillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Turillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi lands with a nice body punch.
Turillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Zexi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zexi scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Lõhmus's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
Zexi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Lõhmus with a hook.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Lõhmus thows a body kick. Zexi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lõhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lõhmus defends it nicely.
Zexi lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus. #T1#
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Zexi tries to clinch up.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zexi checks it well. #T2#
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a wild body kick that Zexi sees coming a mile off.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Zexi.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus tests Zexi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick from Lõhmus.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Lõhmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Zexi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zexi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
Lõhmus tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a hook.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lõhmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus scores with a spinning back kick!
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus lunges at Zexi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zexi's hand.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lõhmus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Zexi moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lõhmus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zexi's head.
Zexi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Lõhmus jabs at Zexi's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zexi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zexi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Zexi's body.
Lõhmus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zexi jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zexi takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Lõhmus tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lõhmus defends well and Zexi ends up having to push Lõhmus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body kick.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zexi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lõhmus scrambles back to his feet.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that Zexi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zexi also avoids with ease.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range. #T4#
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.#TD2#
Zexi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lõhmus 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.
Zexi lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Zexi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Zexi as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Zexi didn't see that one coming.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Zexi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joosep Lõhmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Zexi moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. #T2#
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Zexi throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Donk. Lõhmus catches Zexi right on the button with a cross.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zexi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Zexi's head.
Zexi is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Zexi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zexi.
Lõhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Zexi moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.#T4#
Zexi avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus lands a head shot.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lõhmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
After winning the bout, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#858 Bolleke v Newton
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.#CUT2#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi thuds his right hand into MacArthur Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A cross from Zexi lands.
Zexi swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Zexi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Zexi takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr. #T2#
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Zexi.
A slow jab from MacArthur Jnr misses its intended target.
Zexi defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi cracks MacArthur Jnr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Zexi clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi goes for a double leg but MacArthur Jnr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacArthur Jnr continues to drive forward.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zexi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range. #T3#
Zexi tries to move into range but MacArthur Jnr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi has his takedown stuffed
and MacArthur Jnr counters with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zexi.#ROC2#MacArthur Jnr is rocked!
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
Oh MacArthur Jnr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zexi cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends MacArthur Jnr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zexi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! MacArthur Jnr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A relieved looking Dai Zexi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Phoenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix jabs Zexi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zexi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Zexi slips a jab from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back. #T1#
Zexi slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zexi scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix stuns Zexi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phoenix 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 throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zexi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi throws a good cross that connects.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi. #T4#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Zexi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Zexi lands.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Zexi misses the jab.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Zexi breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zexi or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Zexi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. #TD2#
Zexi gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zexi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Phoenix gets to his feet. Zexi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Phoenix.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Zexi swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Zexi defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.#T3#
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zexi throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zexi in his tracks.
Phoenix throws a one two combo.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Zexi's head back.
Phoenix throws a combination. Zexi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zexi jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi drops Phoenix with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zexi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi cracks a nice hook into Krampus's ribs.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi tries to clinch up but Krampus circles away and keeps his distance.
Krampus dives in for a single leg takedown but Zexi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krampus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zexi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krampus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi lands a nice hook to Krampus's body. Krampus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zexi walks into a left hand.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Krampus.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Zexi cracks Krampus with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Krampus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Krampus.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Krampus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zimmer Babies in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krampus.
Krampus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zexi drives through and clinches with Krampus against the cage.
Krampus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zexi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zexi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi lands a hook that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
Krampus stalls.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Zexi gets underhooks to prevent Krampus's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Zexi.
Zexi tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Krampus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Zexi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krampus regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krampus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Krampus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zexi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Krampus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Zexi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krampus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Krampus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zexi frees his head nicely. Oh but Krampus has switched to an armbar! Zexi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#838 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zexi connects with a couple of short punches.
Page pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Page pushes a forearm under Zexi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zexi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Page!

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Zexi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zexi.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Zexi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zexi avoids the body shot from King.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King is looking to wear down Zexi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
King blocks a body shot from Zexi.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a left hand.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to work over Zexi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zexi.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
Zexi blocks a body shot from King.
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Zexi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
King blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocks an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi misses with some punches. #T2#
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zexi.
Zexi can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King lands with a left to the head.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi working aggressively here.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zexi or not.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Zexi swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
King misses with a body punch.
Zexi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zexi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
King blocks an uppercut.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Zexi controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a body punch.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zexi.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with some punches.
King blocks an uppercut.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Zexi prevents a body shot from King. #T4#
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands an uppercut.
Zexi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Zexi struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks an uppercut.
Zexi scores with a nice hook to the head.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zexi working aggressively here.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harley King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Harley King is winning the standup battle so far.
King slips under a jab from Zexi.
Zexi cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King takes one on the button.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Zexi is stalking King. King circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zexi, and it's lights out! King really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dai Zexi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dai Zexi made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Zexi connects with a jab.
Zexi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Zexi.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zexi doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell slips a straight right by Zexi.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Zexi - just one landing.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Russell misses with a double jab.
Zexi moves away from the strike by Russell.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Russell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.

Zexi catches Russell napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Russell to the canvas!

Russell is rocked!

That has opened up Deviante Russell's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zexi escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?
Russell gets back to half guard.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.

Russell actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Zexi working the head and body with strikes.

The cut above Deviante Russell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deviante Russell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Enchãrya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Enchãrya throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enchãrya. Enchãrya obviously looking to wear him down.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enchãrya misses with a straight right.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Enchãrya's belly button to the back.
Zexi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enchãrya swivels and escapes.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi jabs Enchãrya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchãrya.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enchãrya moves away.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Enchãrya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enchãrya throws out a powerful jab.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Enchãrya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1##TD#
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Enchãrya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enchãrya controlling Zexi's posture.
Enchãrya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zexi postures up.
Zexi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Enchãrya has his feet on Zexi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Enchãrya moves away and avoids it.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Enchãrya keeps it at a distance.
Zexi tests Enchãrya's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Zexi misses with an uppercut
enabling Enchãrya to counter with a crisp jab.
Enchãrya clobbers Zexi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enchãrya. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchãrya.
Zexi scores with the left hand. Enchãrya knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Enchãrya.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Enchãrya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Enchãrya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchãrya manages to avoid it.
Enchãrya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Enchãrya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Enchãrya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Enchãrya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Enchãrya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enchãrya throws out a counter right but Zexi avoids it with no problem.
Enchãrya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enchãrya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Enchãrya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Zexi.#T4#
Enchãrya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enchãrya avoids the body shot from Zexi. #CL#
Zexi rushes Enchãrya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards. #TD#
Zexi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Enchãrya trying to control the position.
Enchãrya is adopting a defensive guard.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Enchãrya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Enchãrya to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
It seemed like Enchãrya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi throws a sloppy body shot
and Enchãrya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enchãrya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Enchãrya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Enchãrya.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Enchãrya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enchãrya misses with a looping right.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Enchãrya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zexi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enchãrya counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zexi checks a leg kick.
Zexi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enchãrya is fending him off so far but Zexi persists. Nope, Enchãrya circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi cracks Enchãrya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zexi punishes Enchãrya's body with a nice straight punch.
Enchãrya takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Enchãrya slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchãrya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Enchãrya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enchãrya napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Enchãrya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Enchãrya wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Enchãrya sneaks back into half guard.
Zexi is nestled in close to Enchãrya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zexi slips a nice elbow through Enchãrya's hands, connecting with Enchãrya's forehead.
Zexi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Enchãrya's head.
Enchãrya tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg.
Zexi controlling the action here.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Enchãrya is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Enchãrya wants to get back to his feet.
Zexi trying to pass the guard but Enchãrya defending well.
Zexi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Zexi seems to be working for a kimura but Enchãrya defends the submission attempt.
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enchãrya defending well though.
Zexi passes to side control.
Enchãrya can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zexi tries to score with some ground and pound. Enchãrya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zexi trying to control the position but Enchãrya is working away.
Enchãrya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Enchãrya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Enchãrya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Enchãrya is trying to stand up here but Zexi is controlling him well.
Enchãrya tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zexi digs a good hook to Enchãrya's body.
Enchãrya digs a good body shot into Zexi's ribs.
Zexi works Enchãrya's body with a nice hook.
Enchãrya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
Enchãrya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enchãrya scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zexi dips to his left and cracks Enchãrya with an uppercut!
Enchãrya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A big right from Zexi misses.
Enchãrya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Enchãrya slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Enchãrya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zexi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enchãrya.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enchãrya cracks the inside of Zexi's front leg.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enchãrya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enchãrya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Damagon Enchãrya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enchãrya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zexi doesn't seem bothered though.
Enchãrya works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
Enchãrya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zexi on the side of the head.
Enchãrya cracks the inside of Zexi's front leg. #T2#
Enchãrya throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
Enchãrya slips under a jab from Zexi.
Enchãrya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Enchãrya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Enchãrya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zexi's calf.
Zexi throws a hook but Enchãrya avoids it easily.
Enchãrya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enchãrya. Enchãrya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Enchãrya misses with a hook. Zexi ducked under it nicely.
Enchãrya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Enchãrya.#T3#
Zexi throws a body punch but Enchãrya moves out of range.
Enchãrya pushes Zexi away with a front kick.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enchãrya but Enchãrya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enchãrya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
The fighters circling - Enchãrya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi lands a right hook to the body.
Enchãrya defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Enchãrya scores with a jab to the head.
Enchãrya ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enchãrya counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Enchãrya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enchãrya is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Enchãrya looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Enchãrya lands a jab to the nose.
Enchãrya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Enchãrya misses with a left hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Zexi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damagon Enchãrya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Enchãrya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Enchãrya!
Damagon Enchãrya thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Demolition 8 - TBA
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Jab by Grayce .#CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayce cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.
Grayce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi digs a good hook to Grayce 's body.
Grayce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zexi defending well as Grayce loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Grayce .
We've been hearing reports that Grayce has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Grayce shoots in and gets a takedown into Zexi's guard.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zexi has control of Grayce 's left arm, preventing Grayce from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Zexi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grayce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Grayce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zexi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grayce slips nicely into half guard.
Zexi trying to control from the bottom.
Grayce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zexi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zexi wants to control but Grayce is keeping busy.
Zexi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back.
Grayce tries to pass to full mount but Zexi defends it.
Zexi is trying to control but can't.
Grayce stalling.
Zexi is looking for a sweep. Grayce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grayce is trying to control. Zexi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zexi tries to roll over but Grayce keeps him under control.
Grayce passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zexi! #T3#
Zexi tries to reverse the position but Grayce maintains control.
Zexi taking shots to the head.
Zexi doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Zexi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grayce is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zexi can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Zexi is working to get back to half guard.
Grayce landing strikes from the mount and Zexi is in trouble!
Grayce looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grayce raining down shots from the mount!
Grayce fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayce working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grayce cracks Zexi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grayce avoids the attempt from Zexi to control.
Zexi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grayce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Early Grayce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grayce looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Grayce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayce .
Grayce swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Grayce as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Grayce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi scores with a jab.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grayce throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grayce tries to avoid it but Zexi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grayce to the ground. Grayce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grayce attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Grayce misses with a takedown attempt - Zexi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grayce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zexi scores with a punch to the head.
Zexi staying out of range there.
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grayce misses with a looping left.
Zexi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Grayce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Zexi does it's job there.
Grayce loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grayce has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Early Grayce . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Zexi slips a straight right by Grayce .
Grayce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Grayce attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Grayce with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi connects with a jab.#TD2#
Zexi shoots in and bounces Grayce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zexi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Zexi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grayce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zexi has managed to get both his arms back between Grayce 's legs - danger averted.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grayce 's head.
Grayce keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zexi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Grayce has his foot on Zexi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zexi works his way back into a safe position though.
Zexi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zexi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Grayce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zexi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Grayce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zexi distracts Grayce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zexi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zexi controls the pace.
Zexi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Zexi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grayce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zexi has managed to get both his arms back between Grayce 's legs - danger averted.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Grayce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zexi avoids it really well and circles away.
Grayce jabs at Zexi's body.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayce .
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayce scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Grayce works the jab nicely.
Grayce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi lands a jab to Grayce 's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Zexi thuds a left hand into Grayce 's body.
Grayce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zexi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zexi with a hook.
Grayce slips under a jab from Zexi.
Grayce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Grayce swings widly with a right hand
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grayce at a distance.
Zexi misses with a hook. Grayce ducked under it nicely.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2##TD2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 working over Grayce with some ground and pound. Grayce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zexi is pressing down on Grayce 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grayce is holding on for now.
Zexi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Grayce trying to control but Zexi postures up. #SUB#
Grayce actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Zexi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grayce has hold of Zexi's hands but Zexi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zexi trying to control the action but Grayce is working from the bottom.
Zexi lands strikes from half guard.
Grayce is trying to control but can't.
Grayce is looking to improve his position.
Zexi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grayce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zexi tries to free his leg and advance position but Grayce is retaining full guard.
Zexi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grayce 's head.
Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grayce has his foot on Zexi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zexi works his way back into a safe position though.
Grayce wants to improve his position but instead Zexi has moved into half guard.
Zexi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Demolition 1 - Falcone v Mfer
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpatrick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi takes one to the side of the head.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Zexi.#TD#
Kilpatrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zexi's guard.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Zexi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Zexi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpatrick is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Kilpatrick slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kilpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Zexi is looking for a triangle but Kilpatrick pushes his legs off easily.
Zexi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpatrick with a nice head shot there.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kilpatrick with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Kilpatrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kilpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kilpatrick throws a strike but Zexi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zexi postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpatrick, not yet.
Kilpatrick looking to control.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Kilpatrick.
Zexi passes Kilpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kilpatrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Kilpatrick trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Kilpatrick is looking to improve his position.
Zexi is trying to control. Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kilpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilpatrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zexi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kilpatrick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zexi drops an elbow to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Zexi winds up and cracks Kilpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Zexi seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Kilpatrick is looking for a sweep. Zexi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpatrick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilpatrick tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg.
Kilpatrick has hold of Zexi's hands but Zexi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilpatrick is looking to improve his position.
Kilpatrick is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but Zexi is controlling well.
Zexi slips a nice elbow through Kilpatrick's hands, connecting with Kilpatrick's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Kilpatrick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zexi swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kilpatrick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zexi doesn't seem phased though.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch there but Zexi circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpatrick feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilpatrick staying out of range there.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Kilpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Kilpatrick tries for a takedown but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick sizes up Zexi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Kilpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Kilpatrick moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Kilpatrick cracks Zexi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Kilpatrick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zexi takes one to the chin there.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Kilpatrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.#T2#
Kilpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.
Kilpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
Zexi takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Jesse Kilpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Kilpatrick slips the punch.
Kilpatrick tries for a takedown but Zexi circles away easily
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.#T3#
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Kilpatrick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi is pressing down on Kilpatrick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilpatrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilpatrick preventing the sweep.
Kilpatrick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilpatrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilpatrick is working Zexi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilpatrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi controls Kilpatrick momentarily but Kilpatrick frees himself.
Kilpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Zexi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpatrick manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zexi won't allow Kilpatrick to sweep him here.
Zexi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zexi works over Kilpatrick with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick works the jab nicely.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Zexi misses.
Kilpatrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick tries to move into range but Zexi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Kilpatrick attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Kilpatrick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilpatrick stuffs the takedown attempt from Zexi. Zexi gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a jab when Kilpatrick was well out of range.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Kilpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Zexi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zexi slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Kilpatrick on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.#T2#
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Kilpatrick's body. Kilpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Kilpatrick as Zexi shoots in.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilpatrick defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Zexi slips a jab from Kilpatrick.#TD#
Kilpatrick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zexi is trying to defend but Kilpatrick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick wants to take a breather but Zexi is having none of it.
Kilpatrick working Zexi over with strikes.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Zexi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Zexi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick looking to sit in guard and control but Zexi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kilpatrick keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick working a defensive guard but Zexi passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zexi seems content to control.
Zexi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilpatrick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zexi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jesse Kilpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Zexi trying to pass the guard but Kilpatrick defending well.
Zexi throwing shots but Kilpatrick is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zexi connects with a nice short shot to Kilpatrick's temple.
Kilpatrick manages to get to full guard.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kilpatrick!
Our winner, Jesse Kilpatrick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Grayce moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Grayce throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grayce feinted with a counter takedown.
Zexi scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
Zexi lunges at Grayce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grayce 's hand.
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
and Grayce counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayce was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Grayce misses with a straight right.
Grayce lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back.
A low kick from Grayce misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Grayce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Grayce .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayce misses the jab.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Grayce uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Zexi takes a swing at Grayce 's ribcage but misses.
Zexi closes the distance but Grayce moves to the side #TD#
and Grayce counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grayce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grayce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grayce trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Grayce controlling him for the moment.
Grayce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zexi's guard.
Zexi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Grayce there. #T2#
Zexi trying to control from the bottom.
Zexi gets back to full guard.
Grayce wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving.
Grayce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Grayce controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Grayce from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi wants to sweep but no luck.
Grayce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grayce 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zexi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grayce stopping the sweep attempt from Zexi.#SUB2#
Zexi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grayce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grayce is thwarting Zexi's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Grayce has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grayce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zexi is trying to maintain the position but Grayce is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Grayce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zexi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grayce is looking to work some ground and pound but Zexi has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grayce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grayce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Early Grayce dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grayce looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Grayce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Grayce misses the target.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Grayce misses its intended target.
Grayce shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grayce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grayce doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayce throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Grayce walks into a left hand.
Grayce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Grayce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Zexi lands a nice looking body shot.
Zexi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi lands with a shot to the body.
Grayce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grayce takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zexi cracks Grayce with a good jab.#CUT2#
Early Grayce 's cut is getting worse.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi punishes Grayce 's body with a nice straight punch.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grayce stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Zexi and Grayce goes tumbling to the canvas! Zexi follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Grayce is rocked!
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 a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Grayce quite badly. Grayce pulls Zexi in close trying to recover. Zexi postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Grayce on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Grayce doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dai Zexi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Ada Izmir sizes up Zexi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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.
Zexi drops his hands momentarily and Ada Izmir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Ada Izmir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Ada Izmir pushes Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ada Izmir lands with a short shot to the head.
Ada Izmir scores with a shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Ada Izmir misses with the head strike.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Ada Izmir.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi tries a body shot but Ada Izmir blocks it.
Zexi is working Ada Izmir over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ada Izmir misses with a punch on the inside.
Ada Izmir misses with the head strike.
Zexi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ada Izmir after a bit of a struggle.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ada Izmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ada Izmir lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Zexi tries to work over Ada Izmir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ada Izmir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ada Izmir has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ada Izmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Ada Izmir blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi tries to work over Ada Izmir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi is leaning against Ada Izmir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zexi can't get the takedown.
Ada Izmir lands an uppercut.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ada Izmir misses with some punches.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ada Izmir throws a head punch that misses.
Ada Izmir blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ada Izmirs head.
Zexi misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ada Izmir.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ada Izmir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zexi backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi goes for a takedown attempt but Ada Izmir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Uzun Ada Izmir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Ada Izmir scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ada Izmir counters with an outside leg kick.
Ada Izmir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare in the buildup to the fight.
Ada Izmir lands with an overhand left.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Ada Izmir scores with a punch to the head.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Ada Izmir throws a lazy uppercut
and Ada Izmir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ada Izmir takes one on the button.
Ada Izmir walks into a left hand.
Ada Izmir jabs at Zexi's body.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zexi scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir dives in for a single leg takedown but Zexi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Zexi catches Ada Izmir right on the button with a cross.
Zexi lands a jab to Ada Izmir's midsection.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ada Izmir loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ada Izmir looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ada Izmir misses with a hook.
Zexi moves out of range as Ada Izmir strikes.
Ada Izmir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ada Izmir slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi with a jab.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Ada Izmir.#T4#
Ada Izmir misses with a low kick as Zexi jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ada Izmir takes one to the chin there.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Ada Izmir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi stuns Ada Izmir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zexi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ada Izmir defends well and Zexi ends up having to push Ada Izmir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi slips under a jab from Ada Izmir.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and Zexi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ada Izmir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ada Izmir slips a straight right by Zexi.
Ada Izmir tests Zexi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ada Izmir misses the jab.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ada Izmir.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ada Izmir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uzun Ada Izmir 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.
#R2#
Ada Izmir misses with a body kick.
Ada Izmir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi scores with a nice head shot.
Zexi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ada Izmir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ada Izmir misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Ada Izmir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Ada Izmir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ada Izmir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zexi slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Ada Izmir does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Ada Izmir pushes Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ada Izmir prevents it.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ada Izmir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi prevents the takedown attempt.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ada Izmir scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ada Izmir backwards.
Zexi tries a body shot but Ada Izmir blocks it.
Uzun Ada Izmir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ada Izmir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ada Izmir.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Ada Izmir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ada Izmir can't get the takedown.
Ada Izmir throws a head punch that misses.
Ada Izmir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Ada Izmir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ada Izmir working aggressively here.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ada Izmir backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ada Izmir has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Ada Izmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ada Izmir throws a punch but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi wants a takedown but no success here.
Uzun Ada Izmir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Zexi misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zexi.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ada Izmir as the two fighters clinch.
Ada Izmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ada Izmir struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ada Izmir backwards.
Ada Izmir lands a left hand.
A short left from Zexi. #T3#
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Ada Izmir avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Zexi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ada Izmir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zexi to the mat. Zexi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ada Izmir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Ada Izmir postures up and lands a big shot to Zexi's brow. #SUB2#
Zexi has his foot on Ada Izmir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ada Izmir works his way back into a safe position though.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Zexi is looking for a triangle but Ada Izmir pushes his legs off easily.
Ada Izmir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Ada Izmir is working Zexi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Zexi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ada Izmir is aware though and is defending well.
Ada Izmir stopping the sweep attempt from Zexi.#SUB2#
Zexi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ada Izmir is aware though and is defending well.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
Ada Izmir cracks Zexi with a solid left hand.
Ada Izmir preventing the sweep.
Ada Izmir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ada Izmir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ada Izmir distracts Zexi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ada Izmir postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uzun Ada Izmir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ada Izmir ducks right into an uppercut from Zexi.
Ada Izmir swings widly with a right hand
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ada Izmir is just out of range.
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zexi misses with a hook. Ada Izmir ducked under it nicely.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ada Izmir.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ada Izmir.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Ada Izmir ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Ada Izmir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ada Izmir.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Zexi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 misses with a body shot.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Ada Izmir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Ada Izmir delivers a nice body kick.
Ada Izmir jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ada Izmir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ada Izmir. Ada Izmir obviously looking to wear him down.
Ada Izmir slips under a jab.
Ada Izmir cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Ada Izmir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Ada Izmir moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Zexi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ada Izmir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
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!#TD2#
Zexi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ada Izmir is trying to defend but Zexi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zexi wants to control but Ada Izmir is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ada Izmir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zexi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zexi's back!
Ada Izmir scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zexi is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Ada Izmir looking for the choke from the back.
Ada Izmir keeps control of the position as Zexi tries to break free.
Ada Izmir lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ada Izmir lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi trying to control the position but Ada Izmir manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Zexi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ada Izmir's arms.
Ada Izmir avoiding Zexi 's attempts to control his hands.
Ada Izmir lands strikes to the head.
Can Zexi hold on?! Ada Izmir is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Ada Izmir working for the choke.
Ada Izmir is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4##SUB#
Ada Izmir is persistently looking for the submission but Zexi is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Zexi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ada Izmir lands punches and elbows.
Ada Izmir is punishing Zexi with some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir throwing damaging strikes from the back! Zexi could be in trouble here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ada Izmir. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #ROC#
Zexi is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Dai Zexi's cut even more.
The referee is taking a good look at Zexi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ada Izmir!
Zexi is still in real trouble! Can Ada Izmir finish him?
Zexi is really stuck here.
Ada Izmir lands a series of strikes from the back and Zexi goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uzun Ada Izmir!
Uzun Ada Izmir retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Uzun Ada Izmir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFC Turnbull vs Zexi
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
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. #CUT#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Zexi.#TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #REVR#
Zexi wants to improve his position but Turnbull is controlling well. #SU#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #TD2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Zexi dips to his left and cracks McCullen with an uppercut!
Zexi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCullen. McCullen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullen moves away.
McCullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
McCullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and McCullen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Zexi avoids it with no problem.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Zexi dips to his left and cracks McCullen with an uppercut!#T1#
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi slips under a jab from McCullen.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zexi doesn't seem bothered though.
McCullen moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi cracks McCullen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and McCullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zexi thinking.
McCullen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCullen duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi avoids the head kick by McCullen.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCullen counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zexi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zexi is trying to break the clinch but McCullen is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCullen.
Zexi blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
Zexi lands a left hand.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
McCullen prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
Zexi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zexi.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage. #T3#
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
Zexi struggles to land a body shot inside as McCullen controls his hands.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullen.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
McCullen blocks an uppercut.
McCullen blocking some punches.
Zexi tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi blocks a body shot from McCullen.
Good body shot from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCullen prevents Zexi from breaking the clinch.
McCullen lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi blocks an uppercut.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
McCullen blocking some punches.
McCullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McCullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCullen cracks Zexi with a good jab.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zexi tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of McCullen's head.
McCullen lands with a nice body kick.
McCullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zexi.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi backing away here, and McCullen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zexi's calf.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McCullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCullen thows a body kick. Zexi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullen.
McCullen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zexi at a distance.
McCullen ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and McCullen settles back down. #T2#
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Zexi lands.
McCullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
Dai Zexi's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zexi at a distance.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zexi wants to clinch up but McCullen keeps it at a distance.
Zexi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy left from McCullen finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Zexi lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
McCullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
McCullen catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
Dai Zexi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some wild striking there from McCullen.
Zexi is looking to wear down McCullen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zexi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
McCullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCullen throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
McCullen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zexi slips under a jab from McCullen.
Zexi misses with a right hand
letting McCullen counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullen slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zexi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCullen.
McCullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and McCullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zexi tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McCullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zexi looks to throw the jab but McCullen is out of range.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCullen, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCullen - that will leave a mark!
Zexi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCullen. McCullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Zexi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
McCullen throws a right and a left that Zexi avoids nicely.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Zexi dives in and scores a takedown into McCullen's guard.#T1#
Zexi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zexi trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom.
Zexi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCullen looking for a sweep. Not yet McCullen, not yet.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCullen trying to control the position here.
Zexi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi throws an elbow that misses. McCullen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zexi's guard. Nice move by McCullen!#REVB##SUB#
McCullen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCullen has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zexi is looking for a triangle but McCullen pushes his legs off easily.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but McCullen is proving a slippery customer.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet. #SUB#
Zexi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCullen stacks Zexi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCullen!#T3#
Zexi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Zexi is trying to work for a sweep but McCullen has mounted him!
Zexi wants to control but McCullen is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zexi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zexi is working hard here to advance position.
Zexi tries to hold on but McCullen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zexi is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam McCullen.
I think McCullen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!
Sam McCullen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: EFC Zexi vs Vale
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##TD#
Zexi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vale 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.
Vale told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zexi working the ground and pound.
Vale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vale is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vale tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zexi breaks from Vale's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zexi looking to control but Vale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi with shots to the head and body - Vale looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zexi is landing with some decent strikes but Vale is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Vale wants to get back to his feet.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zexi prevents Vale from getting the reversal.
Zexi wants to control the pace but Vale is squirming around nicely.
Vale wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vale wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Vale is trying to escape the mount.
Vale squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vale is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Vale is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zexi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vale is looking to escape.
Vale is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zexi landing strikes from the mount.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the head.
Vale is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zexi tries to control but Vale wriggling away.
Zexi working Vale over with strikes here. #T3#
Zexi cracks Vale with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Vale is rocked!
Zexi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vale is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?
Vale is trying to stand.
Vale seems to have recovered his senses.
Zexi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zexi trying to control but Vale is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi working Vale over with strikes here.
Zexi postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Vale out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Zexi goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK5B
Date: Jul 07, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 205 p4p, 29 weight class) and Mozes Amaury (ranked 2143 p4p, 256 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zexi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BRADIO-Flyers. Amaury has chosen Vultures Fly as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

175 cm
25 yrs
220 lbs

201 cm
30 yrs
205 lbs

Zexi

Amaury

Amaury gets a clinch.

Zexi has hold of one of Amaury's legs. Amaury is fighting the takedown attempt but Zexi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury is trying to hold Zexi in close to prevent damage but Zexi has managed to pass into half guard.
Amaury is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amaury tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.

Zexi is working for a kimura but Amaury is defending it quite comfortably.

Zexi is working for a kimura but Amaury is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zexi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zexi trying to control but Amaury is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is wriggling around trying to escape.

Zexi goes for an armbar but Amaury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Amaury.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (5) vs (2) Amaury
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaury pushing down on Zexi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zexi is refusing to be controlled, as Amaury sits in half guard.

Zexi looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Amaury has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Amaury postures up.
Zexi managing to control the position.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amaury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Amaury from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amaury trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Amaury lying in Zexi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Zexi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Amaury taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!
A victorious Dai Zexi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK4B
Date: Jul 01, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 197 p4p, 26 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 2702 p4p, 303 weight class). Zexi comes to the ring accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Mr Steel Penn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

175 cm
25 yrs
220 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
213 lbs

Zexi

Steel Penn

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Zexi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Steel Penn gets tackled into the ropes by Zexi. Zexi maintains the clinch.
Zexi gets underhooks to prevent Steel Penn's takedown attempt.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.
Zexi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
I was talking to Zexi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Steel Penn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Zexi tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Zexi is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Zexi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn prevents Zexi from improving his position.

Steel Penn is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zexi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Zexi trying his best to control but Steel Penn has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zexi (0) vs (7) Steel Penn
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Steel Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Steel Penn wants to finish this one by submission but Zexi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel Penn.
Zexi is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fails to move to back control.
Steel Penn trying to control but Zexi is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zexi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn is thwarting Zexi's attempts to control the position.
Zexi wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to stall here but Zexi recovers full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving.

Zexi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.

Zexi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zexi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (7) Steel Penn

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zexi controls the pace.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.

Steel Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zexi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zexi passes into half guard.
Steel Penn has a hand on Zexi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zexi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action.

Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zexi looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zexi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zexi trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zexi moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Zexi (8) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
Zexi tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Zexi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel Penn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zexi trying to control.

Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Zexi just sinks the hooks in.

Zexi is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel Penn is controlling his hands well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Steel Penn just trying to survive but Zexi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zexi has the hooks in. Steel Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zexi is trying to stick to Steel Penn's back but Steel Penn is turning into Zexi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zexi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (8) vs (9) Steel Penn
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zexi holds on and takes a little breather.

Steel Penn drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Steel Penn as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zexi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Steel Penn! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK3B
Date: Jun 23, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 1341 p4p, 182 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 172 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zexi's choice of entrance music: BRADIO-Flyers. Dai Zexi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

180 cm
27 yrs
220 lbs

175 cm
24 yrs
220 lbs

Dalton

Zexi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zexi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zexi somewhat.

Zexi moves into the clinch.
Zexi wants a takedown.

Zexi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dalton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zexi to the mat. Zexi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Zexi
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zexi looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton postures up.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Zexi is still trying to improve position.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Zexi is retaining full guard.

Dalton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zexi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dalton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zexi pulls down on the head and he's put Dalton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK2B
Date: Jun 16, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 164 p4p, 23 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1002 p4p, 138 weight class). Zexi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BRADIO-Flyers. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

175 cm
24 yrs
220 lbs

187 cm
36 yrs
210 lbs

Zexi

Sha

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Zexi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sha to the mat! Sha manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (0) Sha
Sha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zexi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Sha.
Sha is still trying to improve position.

Sha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zexi is aware though and is defending well.
Zexi forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi is thwarting Sha's attempts to control the position.
Zexi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (0) Sha
Sha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (5) vs (2) Sha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sha lying in Zexi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Zexi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sha taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!
A relieved looking Dai Zexi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Fitch (ranked 6099 p4p, 471 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 161 p4p, 22 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.

177 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

175 cm
24 yrs
220 lbs

Fitch

Zexi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Fitch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitch dives in and grabs Zexi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zexi pushes down on Fitch's head and hops out.

Zexi instigates a clinch.

Zexi has picked Fitch up - he's going for a ride! Zexi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fitch (0) vs (2) Zexi

Zexi seems to be looking for submissions.
Zexi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fitch!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fitch (0) vs (5) Zexi

Zexi has hold of Fitch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fitch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zexi is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitch frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Zexi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fitch (0) vs (8) Zexi

Zexi has got one arm under Fitch's chin. This could be trouble... Fitch trying to control the other hand but Zexi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fitch has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT17 Zexi v Coco
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Zexi throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Coco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coco throws a leg kick but Zexi moved away.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Coco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zexi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Coco throws out a counter right but Zexi avoids it with no problem.
Coco misses with a kick to the body
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Zexi throws a sloppy body shot
and Coco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Coco moves into range and clinches up with Zexi.
Good body shot from Zexi.
I was talking to Zexi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zexi fails to land.
Coco presses Zexi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
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 quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Coco misses with the head strike.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zexi.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
A short uppercut from Coco.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coco's elbow.
Coco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zexis head.
Coco presses Zexi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi gets through Coco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
Coco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco blocking some punches. #T2#
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Coco misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Zexi.
Zexi jumps guard but Coco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zexi is trying to pull guard but Coco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zexi.
Zexi is leaning against Coco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
Coco prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Coco tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi prevents a body shot from Coco.
A body shot lands from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zexi.
Zexi lands a body punch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Coco.
Zexi presses Coco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zexi cracks Coco with a nice body shot.
Zexi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Zexi drags the fight down to the ground.
Zexi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zexi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Zexi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coco taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coco pushes Zexi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zexi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coco told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zexi working the ground and pound.
Zexi trying to control the position but Coco is working away. #T4#
Zexi lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi cracks Coco with a big right hand but Coco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zexi is chipping away with strikes.
Coco pushes Zexi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zexi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zexi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coco is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zexi working the body and head with strikes.
Zexi cracks Coco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zexi landing strikes. #ES2#
Coco throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Coco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coco slips under a jab from Zexi.
Coco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zexi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Coco ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Zexi forces Coco back against the cage and clinches.
Coco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Zexi.
Coco digs a right hand into Zexi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zexi's gas tank.
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coco has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coco or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zexi. #T1#
Coco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coco's elbow. #TD#
Zexi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Coco uses from the top position.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Coco controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zexi is controlling him.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zexi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Coco wants to stand up but Zexi is controlling him.
Coco being controlled here, momentarily.
Zexi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zexi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coco's head.
Zexi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zexi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Coco scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Zexi cracks Coco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coco staying out of range there.
Coco misses with a combination
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Coco counters with an inside leg kick.
Zexi throws a poor cross that misses
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coco throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Zexi throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Coco misses with a left hand
and Zexi counters with a nice body shot.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco 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.
Dai Zexi is winning the standup battle so far.
Coco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi tests Coco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coco can do to turn this around?#TD#
Zexi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coco is trying to escape back to his feet but Zexi uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi working the head with strikes.
Coco is looking to get back to his feet here but Zexi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Coco's back.
Zexi is landing with strikes from the back.
Coco trying to get back to his feet but Zexi is in full control for now.
Coco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zexi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Coco as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zexi!
Coco is trying to stand back up.
Coco is covering up but some of the strikes from Zexi are getting through and doing damage. #ROC#
Coco is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coco is still on wobbly legs! Can Zexi finish him?
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coco seems to have recovered his senses.
Coco throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Coco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Coco cracks Zexi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coco tries to clinch up.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coco closes the distance but Zexi moves to the side
and Zexi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coco thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Coco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Coco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zexi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Coco looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Coco catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi drops Coco with a big left hand! Coco is injured, injured bad! Zexi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dai Zexi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi stuffs the takedown attempt from Lomachenko. Lomachenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Lomachenko shoots in for a double leg but Zexi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zexi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi catches Lomachenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Zexi with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Zexi jabs Lomachenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi lands the left hand.#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Lomachenko gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zexi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lomachenko is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Zexi cracks Brent with a good jab.
Zexi digs a good hook to Brent's body.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brent. Brent obviously looking to wear him down.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.
Brent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brent.
A cross from Brent lands.
Brent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Zexi catches Brent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zexi on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zexi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brent missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brent slips under a jab.
David Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brent misses with a low kick as Zexi jumps back.
Brent scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Brent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brent scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brent doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Zexi throws a jab when Brent was well out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Brent misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brent.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Brent does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
Brent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Brent's shoulder, as Brent tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Brent tenderised Zexi's leg. Zexi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Brent slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zexi in his tracks. #T2#
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi throws a jab when Brent was well out of range.
Brent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Brent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brent was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.#TD2#
Brent gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Brent.
Zexi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zexi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Zexi scoring with some ground and pound.
Zexi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zexi connects with a couple of short punches.
Zexi throwing strikes from guard but Brent blocks nicely.
Zexi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zexi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses.
Brent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zexi landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Zexi distracts Brent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi postures up and lands a big shot to Brent's brow.
Brent keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zexi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brent's guard.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Brent's head but Brent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Brent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brent fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Brent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Brent there.
Zexi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi with a hook.
Brent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brent.
Brent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brent there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Brent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Brent is out of range.
Brent throws a series of punches but Zexi avoids them all with ease.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brent.
Brent feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brent looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brent rather than just go for the knockout.
Zexi misses with a hook. Brent ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brent.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi shoots in and drives through. Brent sprawls well.
David Brent is winning the standup battle so far.
Brent avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brent is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs.
Brent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
A jab from Zexi misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Brent moved out of range.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brent.
Good shot there by Brent.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Brent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Brent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brent.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Brent moved out of range.
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Brent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Brent misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi throws a hook but Brent avoids it easily.
Brent swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Brent does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brent scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brent catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brent slips a jab from Zexi.
Brent jabs Zexi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brent.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Brent is out of range.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
Brent lands a glancing blow to the side of Zexi's head.
Brent is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab by Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Zexi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zexi.
A punch lands to the side of Zexi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brent moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Brent fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Brent does it's job there.
Brent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Brent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Brent swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brent at a distance.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Brent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brent finds it's way round the side to connect with Zexi's head.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Brent.
Brent tries to score with a low kick but Zexi moves his leg out of the way.
Zexi slips a jab from Brent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Brent will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Brent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Brent had a free shot at his head there.
Zexi takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses.
Brent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brent throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
Brent with a jab.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Brent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brent's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
An inside leg kick lands from Brent.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brent.#T1#
Brent misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Brent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brent is looking to counter punch.
Brent avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses.
Brent blocks a jab.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.
Brent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brent lands a really nice looking cross but Zexi seems unphased.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent lands a jab to the nose.
Zexi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brent sizes up Zexi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brent misses with a hook
and Zexi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brent to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zexi wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Zexi swings for the body but Brent moves out of range.
Brent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Brent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brent.
Brent misses with a low kick.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Brent lands with a shot to the body.
Zexi blocks a head kick by Brent.
Brent misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zexi.
Brent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brent sprawls well. Brent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zexi gets slowly back to his feet.
As Zexi backs away, Brent returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Zexi finds it's way through Brent's defenses.
A clash of legs there as Zexi blocks the low kick.
Brent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zexi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Brent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brent connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Brent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi lands a right hook to the body.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brent.
Brent throws a quick counter head kick but Zexi was just out of range.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brent counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi throws a jab when Brent was well out of range.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brent.
Zexi throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Zexi throws the left hand but Brent avoids the punch easily.
Zexi moves in looking to clinch but Brent pushes him off.
It looked like Brent was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Zexi.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dai Zexi!
A relieved looking Dai Zexi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorbachenko looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Gorbachenko misses #TD#
and Zexi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gorbachenko's guard.
Gorbachenko pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zexi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorbachenko is trying to keep Zexi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gorbachenko's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorbachenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zexi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorbachenko has wrist control.
Gorbachenko pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Gorbachenko controls Zexi momentarily but Zexi frees himself.
Zexi postures up and lands a big shot to Gorbachenko's brow.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zexi throwing strikes from guard but Gorbachenko blocks nicely.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to his feet but Zexi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zexi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Gorbachenko keeps moving.
Zexi pushes down on Gorbachenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gorbachenko to regain full guard. #T2#
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Gorbachenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zexi looking to sit in guard and control but Gorbachenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gorbachenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Zexi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zexi controls Gorbachenko momentarily but Gorbachenko frees himself.
Zexi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorbachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gorbachenko wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Gorbachenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi.
Gorbachenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Zexi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gorbachenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorbachenko is controlling Zexi's posture.
Gorbachenko is looking to sweep but instead, Zexi has passed into half guard.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gorbachenko to regain full guard.
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorbachenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zexi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbachenko working a defensive guard here.
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to his feet but Zexi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Gorbachenko finds it's target.
Zexi shoots in and drives through. Gorbachenko sprawls well.
Zexi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Gorbachenko.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Gorbachenko moved out of range.
Gorbachenko clobbers Zexi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorbachenko leaves Zexi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Gorbachenko moved out of range.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorbachenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko scores with a nice head shot.
Gorbachenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zexi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorbachenko swivels and escapes.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi shoots in for a double leg but Gorbachenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gorbachenko with a jab.
Gorbachenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorbachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorbachenko thuds his shin into the meat of Zexi's side.
Gorbachenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorbachenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gorbachenko wants to clinch.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gorbachenko sprawls well. Gorbachenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zexi gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorbachenko.
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Gorbachenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Gorbachenko jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
Gorbachenko tests Zexi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorbachenko circles away.
Gorbachenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zexi sizes up Gorbachenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gorbachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zexi walks into a jab.
Gorbachenko lands a jab to Zexi's midsection.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch but Zexi moves out of range.
Gorbachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gorbachenko punishes Zexi's body with a nice straight punch.
Gorbachenko lands a slapping body shot.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorbachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorbachenko scores with a hook.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Gorbachenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorbachenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gorbachenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gorbachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Gorbachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gorbachenko slips a straight right by Zexi.
Gorbachenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
Gorbachenko scores with a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch but Zexi moves out of range.
Gorbachenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Gorbachenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorbachenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zexi's hands.#T4#
Gorbachenko throws out a powerful jab.
Gorbachenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gorbachenko connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gorbachenko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zexi.
Gorbachenko takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Gorbachenko throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Gorbachenko throws an off balance right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Gorbachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gorbachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorbachenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anatoly Gorbachenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Gorbachenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Zexi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorbachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gorbachenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorbachenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi moves out of range as Gorbachenko strikes.
Gorbachenko throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Zexi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gorbachenko won't be happy with that.
Gorbachenko is looking to reverse the position.
Gorbachenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorbachenko 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.
Zexi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gorbachenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Gorbachenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorbachenko sneaks back into half guard.
Gorbachenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gorbachenko tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Zexi is stalling here. Gorbachenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zexi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gorbachenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Gorbachenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi takes a swing at Gorbachenko's ribcage but misses.
Gorbachenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Gorbachenko is looking to clinch. #T2#
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Gorbachenko's belly button to the back.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gorbachenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Gorbachenko misses its intended target.
Gorbachenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zexi is defended easily by Gorbachenko.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gorbachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zexi's hands.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot. #TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Gorbachenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zexi is controlling him.
Gorbachenko has control of Zexi's left arm, preventing Zexi from doing any damage.
Zexi distracts Gorbachenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorbachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Zexi trying to control but Gorbachenko is working from the bottom.
Gorbachenko pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gorbachenko is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Gorbachenko the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi with a poor takedown
and Gorbachenko counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zexi is defended easily by Gorbachenko.
Zexi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi throws the left hand but Gorbachenko avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anatoly Gorbachenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gorbachenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoly Gorbachenko!
After winning the bout, Anatoly Gorbachenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Morales vs Dexi
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
Morales throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
A shot to the body from Morales misses
and Zexi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morales thinking.
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Morales moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Morales went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zexi.
Zexi cracks Morales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morales misses with a jab to the body
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.#T1#
Morales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zexi slips under a jab from Morales.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi lands with a nice body punch.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zexi.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi lunges at Morales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morales's hand.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Morales misses.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Morales moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jose Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Morales is rocked!
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales misses with the body kick
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Morales does no damage.
Morales misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zexi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zexi lands a big elbow - Morales is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zexi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##TD#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Murley's guard.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Murley keeps moving.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Murley.
Murley has Zexi pulled in close to control his posture.
Murley wants to stand but Zexi is controlling the position.
Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zexi content to stall in guard here.
Murley managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Murley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zexi connects with a couple of short punches.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Murley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head.
Zexi is in close to Murley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zexi stands up over Murley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zexi distracts Murley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zexi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Murley has his hands on Zexi's head, controlling the position.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses.
Zexi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murley is controlling Zexi's posture.
Murley trying to keep a closed guard but Zexi is proving a slippery customer.
Murley wants to sweep but no luck.
Murley is looking to stand up but Zexi isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murley pulls Zexi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zexi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Murley.#T3#
Zexi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murley wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi is in close to Murley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Murley keeps moving.
Zexi is really struggling to control Murley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head.
Murley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murley keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi landing with the ground and pound.
Zexi lands a couple of digs.
Murley trying to control the position. #T4#
Zexi passes Murley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murley is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Zexi.
Murley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zexi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Zexi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murley is desperately trying to improve his position but Zexi has a good base and remains in mount.
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 scoring with strikes but Murley is staying in there.
Oooh a big shot lands for Zexi! Murley is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Openweight Semi Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Zexi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips under a jab from Zexi.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Zexi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Zexi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zexi is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from Zexi on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Zexi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Zexi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Zexi. #T1##TD#
Zexi jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zexi is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Zexi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zexi trying to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zexi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Zexi tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Zexi defends it.
Zexi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zexi.#SUB#
Zexi has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Zexi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zexi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zexi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR#
Zexi lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to stand but Zexi is controlling the position. #T4#
Zexi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zexi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zexi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zexi controls the pace.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson is pulling down on Zexi's head. It's preventing any offense from Zexi, at least for the moment.
Zexi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi 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.
#R2##TD#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zexi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is controlling Zexi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zexi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zexi is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Zexi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zexi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zexi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zexi throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson pushes Zexi off looking to stand but Zexi dives back in and keeps control.
Zexi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Zexi is controlling him
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Zexi lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.#T2#
Johnson is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zexi connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi not doing much here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Zexi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zexi is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is controlling Zexi's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Zexi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zexi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zexi has passed into side control.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zexi cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Zexi working the head with strikes.
Johnson tries to bench press Zexi off him but Zexi keeps the position.
Zexi working away.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Zexi scoring with strikes.
Zexi working away.
Zexi scores with punches from side control.
Johnson wants to control but Zexi postures up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Zexi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?#T4##SUB#
Zexi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zexi cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Zexi trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zexi lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson tries to kick Zexi off but Zexi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Zexi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Zexi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to kick Zexi off but Zexi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Johnson pushes Zexi off looking to stand but Zexi dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Zexi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Zexi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zexi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zexi controlling the pace.
Zexi working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is looking to control Zexi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zexi.
Johnson is not content to let Zexi control the position.
Zexi slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Zexi drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Zexi has control of the leg.
Zexi wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #T2#
Zexi stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Zexi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zexi lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zexi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zexi lands with a short shot to the head.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from Zexi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as Zexi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!

Event: IFC87: Ispa v Megaton
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Hitme misses with a double jab.
Hitme looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Hitme misses with a low kick.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Zexi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zexi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hitme wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi works over Hitme with some ground and pound from guard.
Zexi trying to control but Hitme is working from the bottom.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hitme throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zexi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zexi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hitme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zexi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zexi passes into half guard.
Hitme punching from the bottom. #T1#
Nice strikes from Zexi there.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitme is in trouble now - Zexi has advanced to mount!
Zexi landing strikes from the mount.
Zexi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hitme can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Hitme is rocked!
Zexi softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hitme is out cold! Zexi jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!

Event: SyFi 97
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Smith Jr misses. #TD#
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zexi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith Jr controls Zexi momentarily but Zexi frees himself.
Smith Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Zexi throwing strikes but missing.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Zexi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zexi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith Jr gets back to full guard.
Smith Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Zexi is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith Jr pulls Zexi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zexi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zexi is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith Jr has wrist control.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi postures up.
Smith Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith Jr wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Smith Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zexi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zexi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith Jr stays in close to Zexi's body and controls the position.
Zexi pulls Smith Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi is trying to keep Smith Jr in close.
Smith Jr wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.#T3#
Zexi wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr postures up.
Smith Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith Jr wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving.
Zexi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zexi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
Smith Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zexi postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it. #T4#
Smith Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
Smith Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith Jr keeping full guard, as Zexi tries to pass.
Zexi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi is really struggling to control Smith Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zexi being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr lunges at Zexi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zexi's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Zexi ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zexi eats them both and turns towards Smith Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.#T1#
Zexi shoots and misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Zexi misses its target.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith Jr but Smith Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr connects with a single shot there.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Smith Jr tries to sprawl but Zexi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith Jr trying to control here.
Smith Jr moves into full guard.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zexi postures up.
Smith Jr controlling the position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi.
Zexi scoring with some ground and pound.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses.
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Zexi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Zexi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.
Smith Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zexi stays in close to Smith Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Zexi drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Zexi off! Zexi jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
Smith Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Zexi prevents Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zexi distracts Smith Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi advances position into side control!
Zexi looks up at the clock and then as Smith Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zexi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Smith Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Zexi seems content to control.
Smith Jr is trying to control but can't.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr 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! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Zexi counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Smith Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zexi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Zexi's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zexi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith Jr controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Zexi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Smith Jr looking to pass the guard.
Smith Jr preventing the sweep.
Smith Jr passes Zexi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zexi is trying to get back to full guard.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr postures up. #T2##SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zexi is trying to maintain the position but Smith Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Zexi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zexi is pressing down on Smith Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Smith Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.
Smith Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith Jr advances position into side control!
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zexi regains half guard.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zexi wants to improve his position but Smith Jr is controlling well.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith Jr trying to pass the guard but Zexi defending well. #T4#
Zexi trying to control from the bottom.
Smith Jr prevents Zexi from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith Jr in particular looking to stall.
Zexi is looking for a sweep. Smith Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zexi is working hard here to advance position.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Corey Smith Jr made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1#
Zexi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mohsin Zaidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaidi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaidi thuds a left hand into Zexi's body.
Zexi shoots in for a double leg but Zaidi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zaidi jabs Zexi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaidi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaidi.
No luck for Zexi with that takedown attempt.
Zaidi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaidi misses with a body shot. #TD#
Zexi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi is fighting to break Zaidi's control of his arms but Zaidi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zexi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zexi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zexi landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Zexi postures up in Zaidi's guard and throws a big left but Zaidi blocks it. #SUB2#
Zaidi looking for a guillotine here but Zexi defends easily.
Zexi throwing strikes from guard but Zaidi blocks nicely.
Zexi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zexi connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Zaidi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zaidi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zexi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zexi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Zaidi keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi working some strikes from top position.
Zexi is pushing down on Zaidi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaidi is fighting to maintain full guard but Zexi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Zaidi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zexi pulls his head out easily.
Zaidi taking some punishment here, with Zexi in his half guard.
Zexi trying to control the action but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Zexi is controlling well. #SUB#
Zexi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Zaidi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zexi prevents Zaidi from improving his position.
Zexi stalling.
Zexi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaidi moves into full guard.
Zexi works over Zaidi with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaidi is trying to keep Zexi in close. #SUB2#
Zaidi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zexi uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Zaidi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Zexi.
Zexi is nestled in close to Zaidi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Zaidi is not content to let Zexi control the position.
Zaidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaidi is not content to let Zexi control the position.#SUB#
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Zexi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaidi is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zexi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zexi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaidi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaidi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaidi avoids the body shot from Zexi.
Zexi throws a body punch but Zaidi moves out of range.
Zexi moves out of range as Zaidi strikes.
It looked like Zexi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaidi.
Zexi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi swings for the body but Zaidi moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Zaidi. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi misses with a hook. Zaidi ducked under it nicely.
Zaidi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaidi can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaidi. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Zaidi is looking to clinch.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaidi.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaidi but Zaidi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaidi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zexi doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Zaidi gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Zaidi gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaidi manages to avoid it.
Zexi swings for the body but Zaidi moves out of range.
Zexi tries to clinch there but Zaidi circles away. #TD#
Zexi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zexi trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Zaidi working for a triangle but Zexi defends it easily.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Zaidi keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zaidi wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi cracks Zaidi with a solid left hand.
Zexi won't allow Zaidi to sweep him here.
Zaidi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Zaidi working for a triangle but Zexi defends it easily.
Zexi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaidi wants to hit a switch here but Zexi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zaidi there!
Zaidi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zexi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Zaidi is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Mohsin Zaidi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Zexi controlling from the full mount.
Zaidi is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?
Zexi lands a big elbow - Zaidi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zaidi is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dai Zexi!

Event: WeInSyd 21
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Zexi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zexi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi ducks right into an uppercut from Mark.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mark scores with a nice head shot.
Zexi misses with a left hand
enabling Mark to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Mark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Mark catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Mark - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Mark misses.
Zexi misses with a hook.
A jab from Mark misses. #T1#
Zexi tries to move into range but Mark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mark can pounce on him.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mark.
A big left from Mark misses.
Zexi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mark is fending him off so far but Zexi persists. Nope, Mark circles away and we're back to standing.
Zexi ducks right into an uppercut from Mark.
Mark slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Mark gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Mark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mark at a distance.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Zexi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mark.
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zexi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!#T2#
Zexi lands a head shot.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Mark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mark throws a right hand that Zexi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zexi also avoids with ease.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zexi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi fails to land the takedown.
Mark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Zexi misses with a hook
enabling Mark to counter with a crisp jab.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zexi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mark blocks a jab.
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi fails with the takedown
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Mark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mark. Mark obviously looking to wear him down.
Mark lands a jab.
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mark lands an overhand right.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mark. Mark obviously looking to wear him down.
Mark lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Mark throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Mark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mark circles away.
Zexi throws a sloppy body shot
and Mark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mark thumps Zexi with a low kick.#T4#
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi tries to move into range but Mark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mark.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zexis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mark connects with a crisp jab.
Mark scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Mark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zexi's calf.
Mark misses with a wild combination.
Zexi throwing a counter right hand but Mark manages to avoid it.
Marky Mark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mark lands a glancing blow to the side of Zexi's head.
Mark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Mark saw that one coming.
Donk. Mark catches Zexi right on the button with a cross.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Mark is out of range.
Mark unleashes a big counter combination but Zexi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zexi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Mark.
Mark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zexi's sensitive parts.
Mark connects with a body shot.
Mark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zexi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mark lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Marky Mark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mark connects with a leg kick. Zexi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Mark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mark wants to sweep but no luck.
Mark pulls Zexi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zexi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zexi's guard. #REVB#
Mark is stalling in the full guard.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zexi trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Zexi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zexi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mark uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zexi tries to bench press Mark off him but Mark keeps the position.
Zexi seems a little lost for a moment, as Mark dominates the positioning.
Zexi tries to bench press Mark off him but Mark keeps the position.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mark in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Zexi tries to improve position but can't.
Mark tries to advance to mount but Zexi denies him.
Zexi tries to bench press Mark off him but Mark keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zexi is trying to improve his position.
Zexi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zexi gets back to full guard.
Mark works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Zexi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mark pulls his head out easily.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Mark has control of the leg.
Mark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zexi wants to control but Mark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zexi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zexi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Mark postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark 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!
#R3#
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mark can pounce on him.
Mark staying out of range there.#TD#
Zexi feints and as Mark raises his hands in defense, Zexi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi throws a strike but Mark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zexi looking to control but Mark passes into half guard.
Mark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is trying to control but can't.
Mark is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Zexi wants to get back to full guard.
Zexi trying to control here.
Zexi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zexi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zexi being controlled here, momentarily.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Mark controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zexi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mark is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but Mark is proving a slippery customer.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Zexi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mark passes into half guard.
Mark controlling the action here.
Zexi is trying to control but can't.
Mark is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Zexi wants to improve his position but Mark is controlling well. #SUB#
Zexi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mark pulls his head out easily.
Zexi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Zexi working for a triangle but Mark defends it easily.
Zexi controls Mark momentarily but Mark frees himself.
Zexi is really struggling to control Mark but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zexi looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zexi shoots and misses
and Mark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Mark misses.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Mark.
Danga de danga de dang - Mark scores with a four punch combination!
Mark lands a head shot.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mark lands with an uppercut that bounces Zexi off the cage and back into range.
Mark connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Mark.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marky Mark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!
A less than humble Marky Mark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SyFi 71
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Hagoma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hagoma. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Hagoma slips the punch.
Hagoma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi checks a low kick from Hagoma.
Hagoma's coach down at Fit-Out was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hagoma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Hagoma.
Hagoma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagoma.
Hagoma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hagoma looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hagoma jabs Zexi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hagoma takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagoma throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Zexi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hagoma! #SUB#
Zexi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hagoma looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zexi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hagoma is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zexi lets go of the hold and Hagoma can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SyFi 62
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leekpai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leekpai wants it to stay on the feet.
Leekpai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi feinted with a counter takedown.
Leekpai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leekpai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Leekpai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leekpai throws out the jab.
Leekpai cracks the inside of Zexi's front leg. #TD#
Zexi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leekpai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi cracks Leekpai with a big right hand but Leekpai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leekpai struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leekpai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leekpai is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zexi working away.
Leekpai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leekpai is looking to regain half guard here but Zexi keeps moving and retains side control.
Leekpai struggling a bit here.
Leekpai tries to buck Zexi off but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Zexi looking to secure an arm triangle but Leekpai defends it well.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leekpai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leekpai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leekpai wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi prevents Leekpai from getting the reversal.
Zexi trying to control but Leekpai is having none of it.
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Zexi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leekpai is now in Zexi's guard. A big mistake from Zexi there, giving up the dominant position!
Leekpai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zexi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Leekpai wants to get back to full guard.
Leekpai is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Zexi trying to control from Leekpai's half guard. Leekpai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leekpai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Leekpai trying to control the position.
Zexi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Zexi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leekpai sees it coming and defends easily.
Zexi wants to control but Leekpai is keeping him busy.
Leekpai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zexi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zexi's back!
Zexi breaks Leekpai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi won't allow Leekpai to sweep him here.
Leekpai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zexi landing with the ground and pound.
Zexi pushes down on Leekpai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Leekpai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leekpai scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leekpai can pounce on him.
Leekpai misses the jab.
Zexi goes for a double leg but Leekpai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leekpai continues to drive forward.#TD#
Zexi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leekpai struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Zexi has hold of Leekpai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leekpai seems comfortable defending it but Zexi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leekpai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leekpai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zexi couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dai Zexi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dai Zexi thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SyFi 52
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Combatant ducks down to avoid it.
Combatant dives in and grabs Zexi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zexi pushes down on Combatant's head and hops out.
Combatant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zexi pinned against the cage. Zexi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Combatant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unknown Combatant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Combatant shoots in looking for a takedown. Zexi tries to sprawl out of it but Combatant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zexi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Combatant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi has had enough of the clinch but Combatant keeps him there for the moment.
Combatant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zexis head.
Combatant blocks a body shot from Zexi. #TD2#
Zexi has picked Combatant up - he's going for a ride! Zexi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Combatant is not content to let Zexi control the position.
Combatant's coaches at Sydney Combat Method have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zexi controlling the pace.
Combatant tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zexi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Combatant is trying to control but can't.
Combatant won't allow Zexi to pass to mount.
Combatant wants to get back to his feet.
Zexi controlling the action here.
Combatant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zexi wants to free his trapped foot but Combatant is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Combatant is looking for a sweep. Zexi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zexi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Combatant is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dai Zexi!
A relieved looking Dai Zexi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SyFi 43
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Syracuse ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Syracuse misses.
A punch combination from Syracuse misses.
Syracuse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Syracuse scores with a three punch combo!
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Syracuse ducks down to avoid it.
Syracuse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Syracuse misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Syracuse as he avoids it easily.
Syracuse takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Syracuse fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Syracuse with that takedown attempt.
Syracuse misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Syracuse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syracuse to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Syracuse.
Syracuse blocks a jab.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syracuse.
Zexi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syracuse defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Zexi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Syracuse misses.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Syracuse with the counter takedown but Zexi avoids it easily.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Syracuse is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Syracuse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zexi checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Syracuse.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zexi or perhaps it was just good defense by Syracuse, which made it look bad. #T2#
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Syracuse.
Joshua Syracuse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syracuse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Syracuse throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Syracuse.
Syracuse misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Zexi dives in and scores a takedown into Syracuse's guard.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zexi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Syracuse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Syracuse has momentary wrist control but Zexi slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Zexi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syracuse wants to stand and escape but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zexi wants to pass the guard but Syracuse is keeping the position.
Zexi is pushing down on Syracuse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Syracuse is fighting to maintain full guard but Zexi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zexi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Syracuse wants to control but Zexi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zexi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Syracuse trying to control here.
Zexi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zexi lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Zexi has control of Syracuse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Syracuse regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Zexi working for a guillotine from mount but Syracuse is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Syracuse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zexi takes Syracuse's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Syracuse is in trouble. #SUB#
Zexi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Syracuse won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zexi off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Joshua Syracuse had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Zexi staying out of range there.
Danton throws a big shot that misses.
Danton tries to clinch up.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Danton drives through and clinches with Zexi against the cage.
Zexi has Danton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Danton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zexi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danton lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Danton.
Zexi tries to break free but Danton pushes him back against the cage.
Danton pushes Zexi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danton lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi blocking some punches.
Danton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Danton.
Danton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zexi is trying to maintain a safe position but Danton gets an underhook and turns Zexi into the cage.#T1#
Danton lands with a short shot to the head.
Danton works on Zexi's body with a couple of short punches.
Danton lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Danton.
Danton lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Danton.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Danton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zexi looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Danton.
Zexi tries to pull guard but Danton holds him up against the cage and eventually Zexi drops back down to his feet.
Danton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Danton avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi effectively controlling the action here.
Danton lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Danton lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Danton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zexi up against the cage.
Zexi jumps guard but Danton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Georges Danton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Zexi is trying to pull guard but Danton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Danton misses with the head strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zexi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Danton on the inside.
Danton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zexis head.
A short right from Danton on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Danton.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Danton.
Stalling in the clinch from Danton.
Zexi wants to get back to striking at distance but Danton won't allow it.
Danton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danton. #T3#
Zexi taking a breather.
Danton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danton pushes Zexi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Danton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zexi looking to slow down the pace here.
Danton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zexi takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danton.
Danton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danton has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Danton misses with the head strike. #T4#
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danton's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Danton fails to land.
Danton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danton lands a nice uppercut.
Danton misses with some punches.
Zexi is trying to pull guard but Danton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danton blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Danton walks away with a smile on his face. Zexi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danton throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Danton lands a jab to the nose.
Danton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Danton there.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Danton misses the target.
Zexi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danton defends it well.
Zexi throws a body punch but Danton moves out of range.
Danton scores with a decent looking hook.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danton.
Georges Danton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danton catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Danton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Danton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zexi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zexi wants to pass the guard but Danton is defending well.
Danton looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Zexi is working for a kimura but Danton is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Danton is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Zexi is trying to work for a kimura but Danton is defending well.
Zexi is pressing down on Danton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danton is holding on for now.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danton keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danton wants to get back to his feet.
Zexi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand
and Danton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Danton.
Zexi moves out of range as Danton strikes.
Zexi swings for the body but Danton moves out of range.
Zexi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Danton. Those never looked like landing.
Danton moves out of range of the strikes.
Danton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Georges Danton is winning the standup battle so far.
Zexi needs to keep his hands up - Danton had a free shot at his head there.
Georges Danton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danton throws out the jab.
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Danton slips the punch.
Danton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zexi's hands.#T3#
Danton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Zexi is rocked!
Danton drops Zexi with a huge uppercut! Zexi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Danton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Danton!
Georges Danton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Zexi is quick to defend against it.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zexi takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Ruslanov didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruslanov under the eye.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruslanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zexi sprawls and moves away.
Zexi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruslanov swivels and escapes.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zexi takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruslanov moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zexi scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi jabs at Ruslanov's body.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Zexi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zexi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruslanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruslanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zexi is pulling down on Ruslanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruslanov, at least for the moment.
Zexi is trying to keep Ruslanov in close. #T4#
Ruslanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruslanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruslanov stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruslanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zexi controls Ruslanov momentarily but Ruslanov frees himself.
Ruslanov trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruslanov.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Ruslanov moves away and avoids it.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruslanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Ruslanov's shoulder, as Ruslanov tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Zexi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zexi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruslanov connects with a decent elbow.
Zexi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruslanov.
Zexi is trying to control Ruslanov's posture but Ruslanov avoids it.
Ruslanov lands an elbow.
Ruslanov wants to control but Zexi is keeping him busy.
Zexi taking a bit of punishment here - Ruslanov scoring with strikes.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Zexi wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.#T2#
Zexi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruslanov connects with a decent elbow.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov landing a few strikes.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruslanov landing strikes.
Zexi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruslanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruslanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but Ruslanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ruslanov works over Zexi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zexi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruslanov defends it easily.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ruslanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruslanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zexi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zexi tries to improve position but can't.
Ruslanov advances nicely into full mount.
Ruslanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Zexi is in trouble!
Ruslanov landing shots from mount.
Ruslanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zexi's face.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
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!
Ruslanov lands a heavy elbow.
Ruslanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zexi's face.
Ruslanov lands a big shot there that rocks Zexi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zexi wants to hold on but Ruslanov pushes him away.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount.
Zexi tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Zexi is in trouble!
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruslanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zexi hang on?
Ruslanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zexi regains half guard.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Zexi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Zexi.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Zexi jabs Ruslanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Ruslanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruslanov at a distance.
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruslanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Ruslanov defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi scores with a jab. Ruslanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruslanov's head.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Ruslanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zexi sprawls and moves away.
Ruslanov slips under a jab.
Zexi lands with a cross.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zexi lands a body shot. #T2#
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Ruslanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruslanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Ruslanov's shoulder, as Ruslanov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ruslanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zexi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi trying to control the position.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ruslanov lands a couple of elbows.
Ruslanov chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruslanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zexi wants to control but Ruslanov passes easily into half guard.
Zexi has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zexi is looking to control Ruslanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zexi avoid being mounted?
Zexi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zexi trying to control the position.
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving. #T4#
Zexi is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruslanov lands a couple of elbows.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Post fight, Dai Zexi took to the microphone: 'I'm sorry, my manager lies. We have great respect for Ruslanov and his manager. It is never a fun fight when you face someone from Tim Qwe's camp.'.

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 2
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Zexi takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Zexi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Zexi is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Zexi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Zexi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Zexi is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Zexi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frost is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Zexi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frost doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zexi.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi. #T2##SUB#
Zexi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.
Zexi not doing much here.
Zexi wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Zexi not doing much here.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost wants to improve his position but Zexi is controlling well. #T3#
Zexi thows a huge punch but Frost dodges it nicely.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zexi wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Zexi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zexi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.
Zexi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zexi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi. #SUB#
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zexi slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Zexi there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Zexi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zexi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
A jab from Frost misses.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carver Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zexi throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Zexi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Frost throws a leg kick but Zexi checks it.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.#T1#
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost misses with a hook.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost looks to land a combination. Zexi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Zexi throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zexi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost misses with a low kick as Zexi jumps back.#TD#
Zexi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frost is not content to let Zexi control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost trying to control but Zexi postures up. #T2#
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Zexi is very close to passing his half guard.
Zexi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zexi not doing much here.
Zexi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zexi is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Zexi wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Zexi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Zexi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frost is trying to control but Zexi passes into side control! #SUB#
Zexi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Zexi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Zexi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Zexi grinds an elbow into Frost's temple.
Zexi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zexi throws a strike aimed at the side of Frost's head but Frost avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carver Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Frost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Zexi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
As Zexi backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Zexi manages to avoid it all.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Frost misses.
Zexi fails with the takedown
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Zexi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zexi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi advances to half guard. #T2#
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zexi is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Zexi seems content to control.
Frost on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frost is not content to let Zexi control the position.
Zexi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Frost is looking to get back to full guard here but Zexi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zexi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Zexi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Frost pushes Zexi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zexi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zexi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Frost looking for a sweep but Zexi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zexi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Zexi lands a big shot there that rocks Frost but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zexi misses with a head shot.
Zexi landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Zexi working for a submission but Frost is keeping him at bay.
Zexi thowing shots but they're missing.
Frost blocking the ground and pound.
Zexi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Zexi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Frost looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Zexi! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dai Zexi!

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zexi.
Wagner tries to buck Zexi off but Zexi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wagner tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Zexi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.
Wagner struggling a bit here.#T1#
Wagner tries to buck Zexi off but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wagner sneaks back into half guard.
Zexi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wagner tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wagner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zexi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Wagner looking for submissions off his back.
Zexi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wagner trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wagner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi. #SUB2#
Wagner is defending against the submission attempts here by Zexi.
Zexi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wagner trying to control but Zexi postures up. #T3##SUB#
Wagner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zexi pulls his head out easily.
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.
Wagner wants to control but Zexi is keeping busy.
Zexi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zexi prevents Wagner from improving his position.
Zexi not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wagner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagner is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zexi pinned against the cage. Zexi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Zexi fights it but they end up in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Zexi is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Zexi as Wagner shoots in.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zexi sprawls well. Zexi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wagner shoots for a takedown but Zexi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zexi circles away.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
As Zexi backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
As Zexi backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner has a takedown stuffed.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zexi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zexi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Zexi has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zexi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wagner has his hands clasped together but Zexi extends and breaks Wagner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zexi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Rodd throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Rodd is looking to clinch but Zexi is avoiding it.
Rodd tries to clinch but Zexi is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodd.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Rodd misses the shot to the body.
Zexi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Zexi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodd's guard.
Zexi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zexi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zexi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rodd defend it? Zexi steps over the head and cranks it - Rodd is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zexi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dai Zexi!

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