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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 2262 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 72 p4p, 151 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26 - 38 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag tries to control Zexi's body but Zexi pushes him off. Kraag squirms to his side and now Zexi has his back!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Zexi feints and as Kraag raises his hands in defense, Zexi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zexi has passed into half guard!
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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energy
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hype
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