In the end, it was Nikki Zee's superior endurance and technique that won out. She landed a series of precise strikes that left Patrick Sta Best reeling, and the referee was forced to declare her the winner.
in a highly physical and competitive intergender wrestling encounter released on . evolvedfights 25 01 17 nikki zee vs patrick sta best
On the mat, Patrick was "surgical" rather than "brutal". He waited for Nikki to defend a choke before raining down precise elbows that eventually caused a deep cut over her left eye. Outcome and Legacy In the end, it was Nikki Zee's superior
Sta Best showcased his technical grappling skills, attempting to take Zee down to the mat. However, Nikki Zee's defensive skills were up to the task, and she successfully thwarted several takedown attempts. The back-and-forth nature of the fight kept fans on the edge of their seats, as neither fighter could gain a decisive advantage. On the mat, Patrick was "surgical" rather than "brutal"
The lights dropped to a deep indigo at the Avalon Theater. The air was thick with ionized humidity and the low hum of a sold-out crowd. This wasn’t a standard mixed-gender exhibition. This was Evolved Fights —where weight classes were suggestions, gender was a footnote, and only fight IQ mattered.