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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Setiawan Joyo Chai (ranked 3604 p4p, 4033 weight class) and Rory Devaney (ranked 368 p4p, 398 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 cm 20 155 1 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm 18 163 2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Lethal high kicks Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Setiawan Joyo Chai! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Devaney! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Devaney falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Devaney throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease. Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Devaney swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Devaney looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. Chai moves into the clinch. Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chai lands with a short shot to the head. Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards. Devaney has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A body shot lands from Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Devaney looking to stall.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head. Chai lands a right hand. Devaney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head. Devaney blocks an uppercut.
Devaney blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai gets through Devaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chai lands with a right to the head. Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. A shot in the inside from Chai. A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Nice body punch from Chai. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. A short left from Chai. Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head. A short right from Chai. A short left from Chai. Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Devaney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Devaney in a clinch.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards. Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chai lands a nice uppercut. Chai lands a right hand. Devaney takes a shot to the head. Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chai lands an uppercut.
Devaney is rocked! A hook to the body from Chai.
Devaney looks winded! Chai lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Devaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him? Chai lands a nice uppercut. Devaney seems to have recovered his senses. A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Chai lands a hook to the side of the head. Devaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai. Chai lands with a left to the head. Chai lands a left hand.
Chai lands a shoulder strike. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Chai. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards. A short uppercut from Chai. Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head. Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devaney backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards. Devaney misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Setiawan Joyo Chai dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Devaney gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Setiawan Joyo Chai! Setiawan Joyo Chai is the new lightweight champion! An out of breath Setiawan Joyo Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
71% |
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