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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo Makunouchi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reggie Smalls's chin.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Makunouchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Makunouchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smalls.
Makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Makunouchi. Smalls takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A combination from Smalls does no damage. Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Smalls has his takedown stuffed and Makunouchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Makunouchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls slips a jab from Makunouchi. Makunouchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range. Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Makunouchi swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls throws a right and a left that both miss. Smalls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makunouchi on the side of the head. Smalls slips a straight right by Makunouchi. Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Smalls slips the punch. Smalls misses the shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi jabs Smalls to the body, keeping him at a distance. Smalls digs a good body shot into Makunouchi's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Makunouchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi. A right-left combo lands from Smalls. Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Makunouchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smalls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Smalls scores with a nice right hand.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Smalls.
Makunouchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Makunouchi avoids the body shot from Smalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Makunouchi throws a big shot that misses. Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makunouchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smalls backs up against the cage.
It looks like Reggie Smalls has been cut. Smalls blocks a jab. Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Makunouchi slips the punch. Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smalls is looking to wear down Makunouchi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Smalls goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Makunouchi scores with a punch to the head. Makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot. Makunouchi looks to land a right hand but Smalls moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smalls feints and then cracks Makunouchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makunouchi down. Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makunouchi is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, Makunouchi circles away and we're back to standing. Smalls throws a right hand that Makunouchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunouchi also avoids with ease. Makunouchi misses with a body shot
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Makunouchi lands a nice shot that snaps Smalls's head back.
Makunouchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls lands a body shot.
Smalls misses with a shot to the body letting Makunouchi counter with a right hand. Makunouchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smalls 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. 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. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Makunouchi is pulling down on Smalls's head. It's preventing any offense from Smalls, at least for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Reggie Smalls'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.
Smalls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makunouchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice sprawl there from Makunouchi as Smalls shoots in. Makunouchi throws a body punch but Smalls moves out of range. No joy there for Makunouchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Smalls. Those never looked like landing. Smalls slips under a jab. Smalls throws a right hand that Makunouchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunouchi also avoids with ease. Makunouchi falls off balance throwing a combination
so Smalls counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makunouchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smalls content to stall in guard here. Smalls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makunouchi is keeping the position for now. Smalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Smalls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makunouchi dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Makunouchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now. Makunouchi won't allow Smalls to get back to his feet. Makunouchi connects with a couple of short punches. Makunouchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smalls works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Makunouchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smalls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Makunouchi throws an elbow that misses. Smalls uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makunouchi's guard. Nice move by Smalls! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makunouchi can do anything to dispel that myth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smalls won't allow Makunouchi to sweep him here. Smalls controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smalls loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Reggie Smalls wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Smalls feints and as Makunouchi raises his hands in defense, Smalls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Makunouchi is trying to control the position but Smalls postures up. Makunouchi seems keen to control Smalls's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smalls content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Makunouchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makunouchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Smalls throwing strikes but missing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Smalls dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Reggie Smalls's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smalls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makunouchi is trying to defend but Smalls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Smalls trying to pass the guard but Makunouchi defending well. Smalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smalls sitting and controlling from the half guard. Smalls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makunouchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smalls wants to take a breather but Makunouchi is having none of it. Smalls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Makunouchi manages to get to full guard.
Smalls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reggie Smalls has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Makunouchi jabs Smalls right on the nose. Smalls blinks but takes it well. Smalls tries to bum rush Makunouchi with a series of wild strikes but Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Makunouchi misses with a hook. The fighters circling - Makunouchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Makunouchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Smalls throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range. Smalls blocks a jab. Smalls moves away from the strike by Makunouchi. A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target. Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Makunouchi stuffs the takedown. Makunouchi throws a good cross that connects.
Smalls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Makunouchi throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Makunouchi backing up. Makunouchi nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes. Makunouchi throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smalls misses with a few strikes there.
Makunouchi slips a jab from Smalls. Smalls misses with the combination.
Reggie Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smalls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Makunouchi throws a combination that misses and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makunouchi. Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Makunouchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A punch combination from Smalls misses. A big left from Makunouchi misses. Smalls throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Makunouchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Makunouchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This has been an exciting period of action! Smalls looks to land a right hand but Makunouchi moved out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls slips under a jab from Makunouchi.
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 Reggie Smalls. I think Smalls 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Smalls! A relieved looking Reggie Smalls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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159 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaime Carvalho! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Carvalho drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Carvalho jumps guard.
Carvalho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him. Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle. Ryan postures up in Carvalho's guard and throws a big left but Carvalho blocks it. Carvalho trying to control the position.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Carvalho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Carvalho! Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck. Ryan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carvalho uses it to pass to side control.
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Ryan gets full guard. Ryan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Carvalho is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ryan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carvalho! Carvalho tries to hold on but Ryan postures up. Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Carvalho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ryan scoring with strikes but Carvalho is staying in there. Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carvalho has worked his arm free - good work by Carvalho!
Ryan wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. Ryan lands a few punches from side control. Carvalho is looking to reverse the position. Ryan is trying to ground and pound but Carvalho uses the momentary lack of control by Ryan to regain half guard. Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carvalho is trying to control but Ryan passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvalho can do anything to dispel that myth. Carvalho is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it. Ryan wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. Ryan working the head with strikes. Ryan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carvalho! Ryan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Carvalho tries to hold on but Ryan postures up. Ryan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Carvalho covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Ryan! In his post fight interview, Daniel Ryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvain Sauvage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Obata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hijack The Terrorist Group - Hijack. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozuma Obata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sylvain Sauvage! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Obata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sauvage blocks a head kick by Obata.
Sauvage tries to clinch up. Sauvage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A head kick by Sauvage misses and Obata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sauvage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sauvage is rocked! Obata throws a nice looking combination but Sauvage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sauvage tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Obata counters with a nice leg kick. Good leg kick by Obata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sauvage 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. Sauvage clinches up with Obata and pushes him back against the cage. Sauvage looking to slow down the pace here. Sauvage keeps control of Obata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sauvage trying to land knees to the body.
Sauvage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Obata darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Sauvage is still on wobbly legs! Can Obata finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. Obata lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sauvage up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Obata from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sauvage's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ozuma Obata! An intense looking Ozuma Obata took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My back was to the wall after the last 3 losses and I was questioning if I could still do this. I realized I did not want to go out like that. I want to go out on top and as the best in the world. I thank everyone for their support and for my family and coaches for believing in me! Thank you!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Aidan Kincaid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Grant! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kincaid checks a leg kick. Kincaid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it. Ulysses Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kincaid's sensitive parts. Grant walks into a straight right hand from Kincaid. Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kincaid counters with a three punch combo that has Grant backing up. Grant nods at Kincaid to acknowledge the strikes. Grant feints and then cracks Kincaid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kincaid down. Kincaid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Aidan Kincaid has been cut. Kincaid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant throws an overhand right that has Kincaid reeling! Grant follows up with more punches and Kincaid is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ulysses Grant! Ulysses Grant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deisel Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noi's entrance music is Butts, Butts, Butts, Butts..... A fine choice. Alcatraz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. FIght Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deisel Noi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Alcatraz! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alcatraz scores with a one two! Noi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A head kick misses from Noi. Alcatraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Noi looks to land a right hand but Alcatraz moved out of range. Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Noi just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Alcatraz. Noi connects with the punch. Alcatraz lands a slapping body shot.
Alcatraz swinging wildly here.
Alcatraz throws a head kick but Noi moves out of range.
Alcatraz instigates a clinch. Alcatraz blocks a body shot from Noi. Alcatraz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noi tries to work over Alcatraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Noi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcatraz's elbow. Alcatraz has Noi pressed against the cage, preventing Noi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Alcatraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcatraz connects with a leg kick. Noi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Noi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcatraz misses with a wild body shot. Noi lands a leg kick that knocks Alcatraz off balance momentarily. Noi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alcatraz is looking to score with low kicks. Jab from Alcatraz. Noi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Alcatraz blocks a jab. Noi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick but Noi checks it. Noi just misses with a punch to the body.
Noi avoids the head kick by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz looks to land a combination but Noi avoids it well. Alcatraz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Alcatraz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice straight punches there by Noi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Alcatraz and Noi counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Alcatraz. Noi scores with a shot to the body.
Noi cracks Alcatraz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Alcatraz lands with a good body shot. Alcatraz misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noi. Alcatraz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Noi misses with an uppercut. Alcatraz saw that one coming. Alcatraz looks to land a left hand but Noi moved out of range nicely. Noi takes a swing at Alcatraz's ribcage but misses. Noi slips a jab and a cross from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz throws a head punch that misses. Noi misses with some punches.
Alcatraz pushes Noi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noi avoids it. Alcatraz lands a hook that snaps the head of Noi backwards. Noi blocking some punches.
A short right from Alcatraz. Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the head but Noi blocks with his arms.
Alcatraz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Noi to keep the fight standing. Alcatraz blocks a body shot from Noi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noi. Alcatraz has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Noi goes down! Alcatraz pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Noi is rocked!
It looks like Deisel Noi has been cut. 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! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Alcatraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Oh Noi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Alcatraz wants to control but Noi is keeping him busy. Alcatraz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noi has escaped the position, nice work there. Alcatraz is trying to get an arm triangle but Noi is defending well. Alcatraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Alcatraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz controlling from side mount. Noi is looking for a sweep. Noi seems to have got his legs back now. Alcatraz misses with the ground and pound. Noi tries to buck Alcatraz off but Alcatraz is having none of it. Alcatraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Alcatraz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alcatraz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Noi is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Alcatraz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Deisel Noi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alcatraz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noi. Alcatraz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Alcatraz moves into the clinch. Alcatraz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noi is defending well for now. Alcatraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcatraz scores with a nice hook to the head. Noi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcatraz controls his hands.
Noi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz. A shot in the inside from Alcatraz. Noi misses with a body punch.
Alcatraz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noi backwards. Alcatraz manages to break the clinch.
Alcatraz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Alcatraz looks to score with a jab to the body but Noi is just out of range. Alcatraz tries to clinch up but Noi circles away and keeps his distance. Noi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcatraz. That did some damage! Alcatraz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alcatraz is looking to slow Noi down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Noi misses with a body shot.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alcatraz loads up on a big right hand but Noi slips the punch. Sloppy strikes from Alcatraz. Those never looked like landing. Noi ducks right into an uppercut from Alcatraz. Noi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Noi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Alcatraz checks the leg kick. Alcatraz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Noi misses with a leg kick enabling Alcatraz to counter with a crisp jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Noi.
Noi avoids a kick to the body.
Alcatraz thows a body shot but no joy. Alcatraz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Alcatraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noi moves away. Alcatraz tries to close the distance and clinch but Noi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Noi checks a low kick from Alcatraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Noi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alcatraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noi throws out the jab. Noi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alcatraz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Noi throws a body punch but Alcatraz moves out of range. Alcatraz works Noi's body with a nice hook. Alcatraz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noi slips a straight right by Alcatraz. Noi tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcatraz scores with a one two! Noi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Alcatraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alcatraz misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Alcatraz. Noi misses the shot to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Noi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noi walks into a stiff left hand from Alcatraz. Noi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcatraz. Alcatraz circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Noi scores with a hook. Noi throws a sloppy head kick and Alcatraz moves out of range easily. Noi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz scores with a head kick.
Noi ducks under a wild hook from Alcatraz. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noi 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 Alcatraz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alcatraz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Alcatraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Noi circles away.
Noi throws a body punch but Alcatraz moves out of range. Alcatraz has Noi up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcatraz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Noi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards. Noi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noi uses from the top position. Noi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing Noi from controlling successfully. 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! Noi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcatraz is retaining full guard. Alcatraz wants to stand but Noi is controlling the position. Alcatraz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noi defends it easily. Alcatraz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Noi won't allow Alcatraz to sweep him here. Noi trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Alcatraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Deisel Noi's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Noi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A looping hook to the body misses from Noi. Alcatraz does a little dance to reset his feet. Alcatraz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Alcatraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Noi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alcatraz misses with the combination.
Noi blocks a head kick by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Noi scores with a hook. No joy there for Alcatraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcatraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcatraz wants to clinch. Alcatraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alcatraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcatraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noi throws out the jab. Alcatraz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alcatraz throws a sloppy head kick and Noi moves out of range easily. Noi throws a half hearted mid kick. Alcatraz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Noi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alcatraz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noi misses with a wild body shot. Alcatraz misses with a low kick. Alcatraz staying out of range there. Noi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcatraz throws a head kick but Noi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz misses with a low kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alcatraz, right into the meat.
Noi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcatraz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alcatraz throws a head kick but Noi moves out of range.
Alcatraz slips under a jab. Noi tests Alcatraz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Noi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz connects with the punch. Alcatraz is looking to chop away at Noi's legs. Noi misses with a wild body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alcatraz avoids the body shot from Noi.
Noi avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
A slow jab from Alcatraz misses its intended target. Alcatraz swings for the body but Noi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noi 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. Noi throws a shot from downtown. Alcatraz moves away and avoids it. Alcatraz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Noi misses with a looping left. Alcatraz misses with a leg kick and Noi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Alcatraz lands a really nice looking cross but Noi seems unphased.
Alcatraz has closed the distance and engaged Noi in a clinch.
Alcatraz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alcatraz is trying to pull guard but Noi has him pressed against the cage. Robbie Alcatraz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Noi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noi avoids it. Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alcatraz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcatraz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Noi tries a body shot but Alcatraz blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alcatraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Alcatraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Robbie Alcatraz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Alcatraz lands a nice knee to the body. Noi lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Alcatraz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alcatraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz. Noi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcatraz rushes Noi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Noi misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Noi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Noi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Deisel Noi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Noi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Robbie Alcatraz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Alcatraz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Alcatraz! Robbie Alcatraz 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Devils kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryu Chyn enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Smith with a lazy takedown attempt and Chyn counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Chyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Smith is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Chyn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime. Chyn seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith is working hard here to advance position. Chyn slows the pace down in half guard. Chyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chyn trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chyn stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Chyn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Smith throwing strikes from guard but Chyn blocks nicely. Chyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Smith trying to control here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Chyn has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith is not content to let Chyn control the position. Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Chyn from advancing to side control. Chyn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. Smith trying to control but Chyn is working from the bottom. Chyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chyn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Chyn wants to sweep but no luck. Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Chyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chyn slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chyn keeps the fight on the outside. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Chyn. Chyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range. Chyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Chyn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chyn fails with a takedown attempt. Chyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chyn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Chyn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Chyn has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Chyn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chyn is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Chyn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chyn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith. Chyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sean Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chyn's head. Chyn wants to sweep but no luck. Smith throws an elbow that misses. Chyn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Chyn! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chyn is one step ahead there. Smith wants to stand up but Chyn is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chyn wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is looking to stand up but Chyn isn't so interested in that idea. Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chyn passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. Smith tries to get to full guard but Chyn has control of the leg. Chyn is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chyn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. Smith wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Smith dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chyn circles away. Nice cross by Chyn. Smith shoots in but Chyn avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chyn throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control. Chyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Smith showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! I really don't envy Smith right now.
Chyn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith breaks Chyn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chyn wants to sweep but no luck. Chyn has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle. Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. Smith trying to control but Chyn is working from the bottom. Chyn has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. Chyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Smith wants to control from the top but Chyn keeps moving. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chyn's head. Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Chyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chyn wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. Chyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith stops Chyn from standing up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chyn holds on and takes a little breather. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Smith throws a big right hand that misses. Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Smith throws a big right hand that misses. Chyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Chyn blocks nicely. Chyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. Smith cracks Chyn with a solid left hand. Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Smith throws a big elbow that misses. Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smith preventing the sweep. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chyn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smith tries to reverse the position but Chyn maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Smith showed his dominance in that final round. I think Smith 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Smith! Sean Smith 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. Ryu Chyn spoke after the fight, saying 'I was robbed!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnar's choice of entrance music: Avicii - Fade Into Darkness. Peter Jensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lesnar tries to score with a low kick but Jensen moves his leg out of the way. Jensen throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.
It looks like Sergio Lesnar has been cut. Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lesnar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnar misses the jab. Jensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet. Jensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jensen.
Lesnar takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses. Jensen misses with a double jab
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Jensen.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jensen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Lesnar. Lesnar is looking to slow Jensen down with leg kicks. Jensen checks a low kick from Lesnar. Lesnar scores with a head kick.
Jensen throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease. Lesnar swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. 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. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. This has been an exciting period of action! Jensen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face as Jensen controls the position. Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jensen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jensen tries to score with some ground and pound. Lesnar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Lesnar is trying to improve his position. Jensen throws an elbow but Lesnar slips to the side and avoids it well. Lesnar is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Lesnar defending against the ground and pound. Jensen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A lull in the action here as Jensen stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jensen is working Lesnar over with some ground and pound from side control. Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jensen trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away. Lesnar gets back to half guard. Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jensen. Lesnar gets full guard. Lesnar wants to improve his position but instead Jensen has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jensen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jensen is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it. Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jensen is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it. Jensen is working hard here to advance position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Jensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jensen slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar'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 Peter Jensen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sergio Lesnar's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily. Jensen scores with a body shot.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Jensen does it's job there. Jensen swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Jensen takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses. Jensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jensen throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range. Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar motions for Jensen to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice body punch from Lesnar. Jensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar tries to clinch up but Jensen circles away and keeps his distance. Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
Sergio Lesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lesnar scores with a leg kick.
Lesnar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lesnar misses with a looping right. Jensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Lesnar. A combination from Jensen does no damage. Jensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch. Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lesnar has Jensen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jensen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar with a knee to the head.
It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jensen tries to pull guard but Lesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Jensen is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lesnar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergio Lesnar. Jensen drives through with a takedown into Lesnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Jensen lands a couple of digs. Jensen wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen stays in close to Lesnar's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jensen wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. Jensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Lesnar is striking from the bottom but Jensen uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Lesnar tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control. Lesnar wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jensen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergio Lesnar will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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! And we move into the final round!
Good work by Jensen as he checks the leg kick. Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar misses the jab. Peter Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jensen is looking to wear down Lesnar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lesnar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jensen fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Lesnar misses. Lesnar misses with a leg kick. Jensen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lesnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt. Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Jensen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lesnar wants to clinch and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sergio Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jensen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jensen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working. Lesnar is trying to control Jensen's posture but Jensen avoids it. Jensen lands a few punches from side control. Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jensen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Jensen controls the position. Lesnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jensen wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position. Jensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lesnar wants to get back to full guard. Lesnar throws a strike from the bottom but Jensen passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jensen wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy. Lesnar is trying to get back to half guard. Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Peter Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lesnar actively working from the bottom here. Lesnar has hold of Jensen's hands but Jensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lesnar has a hand on Jensen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jensen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Jensen lands a big shot there that rocks Lesnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lesnar can't escape the position.
BOOM! Jensen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jensen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lesnar badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jensen around the waist but Jensen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jensen is the winner by TKO! Jensen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jensen! During a confident post fight interview, Peter Jensen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosaki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Different Sense - Dir En Grey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Savanis slips the punch. Kurosaki misses with a takedown and Savanis counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kurosaki is refusing to be controlled, as Savanis sits in half guard. Kurosaki is trying to maintain the position but Savanis is very close to passing his half guard. Savanis trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. Kurosaki tries to roll over but Savanis keeps him under control. Kurosaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Savanis from controlling successfully. Kurosaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savanis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savanis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kurosaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Savanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurosaki. Savanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kurosaki postures up in Savanis's guard and throws a big left but Savanis blocks it. Kurosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kurosaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savanis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kurosaki throws an elbow that misses. Savanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurosaki's guard. Nice move by Savanis!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Savanis from controlling successfully. Savanis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kurosaki is pulling down on Savanis's head. It's preventing any offense from Savanis, at least for the moment. Kurosaki wants to sweep but no luck. Kurosaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savanis! Poor strikes thrown by Kurosaki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savanis somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Savanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyo Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Savanis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Savanis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now. Savanis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Savanis trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. Savanis controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kurosaki is pulling down on Savanis's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brody Savanis just wasn't active enough. Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki. Kurosaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Savanis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Savanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Savanis misses. Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Savanis's front leg but catches the back leg as Savanis tries to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, jab by Savanis - just one landing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki. Savanis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
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 Brody Savanis will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Savanis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurosaki which made him look bad. Savanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savanis. Kurosaki shoots in and bounces Savanis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Savanis keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully. Kurosaki is working Savanis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kurosaki throws an elbow that misses. Savanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurosaki's guard. Nice move by Savanis!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kurosaki pulls Savanis in close to prevent any damage. Kurosaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Savanis trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. Savanis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard. Kurosaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savanis's guard. Kurosaki throwing strikes but missing. Kurosaki trying to control but Savanis is working from the bottom. Kurosaki throws an elbow that misses. Savanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurosaki's guard. Nice move by Savanis! Kurosaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kurosaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kurosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Savanis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kurosaki looking to control.
Kurosaki pulls Savanis in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyo Kurosaki wasn't active enough on the ground. Kurosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Savanis was well out of range. Savanis takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Savanis counters with a left and a right that stings Kurosaki. Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savanis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Savanis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kurosaki throws a right and a left that both miss. Savanis misses with a wild combination.
Kurosaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savanis's waist but Savanis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosaki off to one side. Kurosaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savanis avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kurosaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Savanis fails with a takedown attempt. Savanis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savanis scrambles back to his feet. Savanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savanis. An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses. Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Savanis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Savanis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Savanis. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Savanis misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Savanis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Savanis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Savanis avoids it. Savanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki lands the left hand. Savanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Savanis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurosaki's calf. Kyo Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Savanis throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savanis defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savanis throws a half hearted mid kick. Savanis throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily. Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki. Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savanis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kurosaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki 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 Savanis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savanis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Savanis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurosaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savanis is in Kurosaki's guard. Kurosaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Savanis trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. Kurosaki has control of Savanis's left arm, preventing Savanis from doing any damage. Kurosaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kurosaki swinging wildly here.
Savanis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kurosaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Savanis stuffs the takedown. Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Savanis counters with a left and a right that stings Kurosaki. Savanis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Savanis's leg. Savanis is trying to keep his angry face on. Savanis lands a right hook to the body.
Savanis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savanis fails with the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Savanis is just out of range. Savanis 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. Savanis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kurosaki throws a right hand that Savanis ducks under and follows up with a left that Savanis also avoids with ease. Kurosaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Savanis tries to sprawl out of it but Kurosaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savanis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Savanis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Savanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki. A looping hook to the body misses from Savanis. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savanis moves away. Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot. Savanis scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Savanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Savanis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kurosaki lands with a straight right. Savanis didn't see that one coming. Savanis looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well. A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kyo Kurosaki. Well Kurosaki 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Kurosaki! A relieved looking Kyo Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Kenei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick The Destroyer ! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Kenei! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kenei 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. Kenei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The Destroyer drops Kenei with a beautiful combination! Kenei stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Destroyer is looking for the KO!
Kenei is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Whack! The Destroyer lands a heavy head kick that drops Kenei. The ref tackles The Destroyer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kenei was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dominick The Destroyer ! Dominick The Destroyer retains his super heavyweight title! A victorious Dominick The Destroyer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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