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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pride Theme. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jin Kim enters the cage!
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208 lbs
29 - 22 - 0 |
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220 lbs
30 - 44 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batista Da Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Batista Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kim's head.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batista Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batista Da Silva is looking to stand up but Kim won't let him.
Batista Da Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Batista Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim managing to control the position.
Batista Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batista Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Batista Da Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Batista Da Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kim looking to control.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batista Da Silva keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batista Da Silva dives on top into guard.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batista Da Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista Da Silva has wrist control.
Batista Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Kim to get to half guard.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batista Da Silva has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kim working Batista Da Silva over with strikes.
Batista Da Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kim prevents Batista Da Silva from standing back up.
Batista Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batista Da Silva defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim'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.
Batista Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Batista Da Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batista Da Silva's guard.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Batista Da Silva throwing short punches from the bottom.
Batista Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim stands up over Batista Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Batista Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Kim stands and throws Batista Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kim working the ground and pound.
Kim wants to take a breather but Batista Da Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kim.
Kim advances position into side control!
Batista Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim staying calm.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista Da Silva keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Batista Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Batista Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batista Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Batista Da Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kim is working for a kimura but Batista Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Batista Da Silva's hands, connecting with Batista Da Silva's forehead.
Batista Da Silva is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batista Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kim's half guard.
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 Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Kim has control of Batista Da Silva's left arm, preventing Batista Da Silva from doing any damage.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista Da Silva throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Kim!
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Batista Da Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim is pushing down on Batista Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batista Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Kim has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batista Da Silva pushes Kim off looking to stand but Kim dives back in and keeps control.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Batista Da Silva is in trouble now - Kim has advanced to mount!
Batista Da Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kim with shots to the head and body - Batista Da Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kim looking to finish Batista Da Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Batista Da Silva!
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Batista Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Batista Da Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kim with shots to the head and body - Batista Da Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Batista Da Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Batista Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim working Batista Da Silva over with strikes here.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Batista Da Silva is rocked!
Kim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Batista Da Silva is surviving well by controlling Kim's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista Da Silva takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kim's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Kim!
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energy
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hype
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