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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pereira (ranked 2770 p4p, 2709 weight class) and Rudo Ryokale (ranked 122 p4p, 120 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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6 - 0 - 0 |
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199 cm
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Ryokale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira checks a low kick from Ryokale.
Pereira dives in and grabs Ryokale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryokale pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.
Pereira shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryokale sprawls well. He's pushed Pereira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryokale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira scores with a jab. Ryokale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryokale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pereira defends well and Ryokale ends up having to push Pereira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pereira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira punishes Ryokale's body with a nice straight punch.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Ryokale wants to counter with a clinch but Pereira pushes him away.
Pereira dives in and scores a takedown into Ryokale's guard.
Pereira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryokale's head.
Pereira 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 one minute gone in the round.
Pereira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryokale wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling him.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard.
Ryokale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Ryokale is keeping the position.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryokale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryokale wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryokale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryokale wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryokale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Pereira with a nice head shot there.
Pereira lands a couple of digs.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira stands and throws Ryokale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ryokale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira cracks Ryokale with a big right hand but Ryokale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working to tighten his grip on Ryokale's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ryokale has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pereira is really squeezing tight and eventually Ryokale passes out! Pereira breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Pereira!
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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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