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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royal Halsti (ranked 482 p4p, 444 weight class) and Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 74 p4p, 65 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29 - 15 - 1 |
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16 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royal Halsti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu rushes Halsti and presses him up against the cage.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halsti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halsti wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiryu.
Kiryu slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Kiryu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Halsti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kiryu throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halsti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halsti backwards.
Kiryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiryu tries a body shot but Halsti blocks it.
Halsti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halsti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiryu has double underhooks.
Kiryu pushes Halsti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halsti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiryu can turn it around.
Halsti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Halsti jumps guard but Kiryu stands there with Halsti around his waist. Halsti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kiryu.
Kiryu lands a shoulder strike.
Kiryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halsti takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiryu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti blocks an uppercut.
Kiryu lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halsti fails to pull guard.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halsti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kiryu can't find room to land a body shot as Halsti controls the action.
Kiryu scores with a shot to the side of Halsti's head.
Kiryu has a couple of punches blocked by Halsti.
A right handed body shot lands from Halsti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
A short body shot lands from Kiryu as the two fighters clinch.
Kiryu pushes Halsti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiryu gets through Halsti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Kiryu.
It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiryu.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Halsti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Kiryu has closed the distance and engaged Halsti in a clinch.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halsti presses Kiryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halsti goes for a takedown attempt but Kiryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiryu scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Kiryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu leaves Halsti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiryu! But no joy.
Halsti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiryu. Kiryu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiryu tries to clinch up but Halsti circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Halsti.
Kiryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti darts in trying to clinch
and Kiryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiryu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws a low kick but Kiryu moves out of range easily.
Kiryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Kiryu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiryu throws a big shot that misses.
Halsti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiryu!
Halsti staying calm.
Kiryu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiryu is controlling Halsti's trapped leg to prevent Halsti from advancing to side control.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu is trying to maintain the position but Halsti is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
Halsti is controlling the pace.
Halsti is pressing down on Kiryu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiryu is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti seems to be looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Halsti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Halsti. Those never looked like landing.
Kiryu scores with a body shot.
Halsti shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kiryu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halsti shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Kiryu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti is trying to ground and pound but Kiryu uses the momentary lack of control by Halsti to regain half guard.
Kiryu is positioning himself well to prevent Halsti advancing to mount.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halsti is keen to just control but Kiryu is a slippery customer.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Halsti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Halsti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Halsti looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
No joy there for Halsti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti thows a body kick. Kiryu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halsti throws a wild body kick that Kiryu sees coming a mile off.
Kiryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu is not content to let Halsti control the position.
Halsti staying calm.
Halsti tries to stand but Kiryu is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halsti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiryu keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Halsti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiryu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Kiryu. No joy for Halsti on that attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kiryu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Kiryu circles away easily
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Kiryu.
Kiryu punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Kiryu.
Halsti throws a counter high kick but Kiryu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kiryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiryu.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu cracks Halsti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halsti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kiryu finish him?
Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Kiryu cracks Halsti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halsti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kiryu finish him?
Halsti is rocked!
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kiryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiryu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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