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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smaash Destroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenta Kobashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Smaash Destroy's chin.
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300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
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282 lbs
5 - 8 - 2 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smaash Destroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroy moves in looking to clinch but Kobashi pushes him off.
Destroy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kobashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Destroy wants to stand and escape but Kobashi is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kobashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kobashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Destroy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Destroy wants to stand up but Kobashi is controlling him.
Destroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi lands a couple of digs.
Kobashi stays in close to Destroy's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroy keeping moving, preventing Kobashi from controlling successfully.
Kobashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kobashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kobashi connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Destroy wants to stand and escape but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kobashi working some strikes from top position.
Destroy wants to get back to his feet but Kobashi passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kobashi there.
Kobashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroy wants to get back to full guard.
Kobashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kobashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroy defending well though.
Kobashi is nestled in close to Destroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kobashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Destroy trying to control here.
Kobashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Kobashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kobashi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kobashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroy's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kobashi has eaten all the pies!
Kobashi working Destroy over with strikes.
Kobashi winds up and cracks Destroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi is nestled in close to Destroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kobashi is nestled in close to Destroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Destroy has hold of Kobashi's hands but Kobashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Destroy tries to clinch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Destroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Destroy.
Kobashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kobashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Destroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroy throws a good cross that connects.
Kobashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kobashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi just leaning against Destroy, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Destroy is trying to force a seperation but Kobashi has the dominant position.
Destroy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Destroy being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destroy tries to break free but Kobashi pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Destroy throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi shoots in for a double leg but Destroy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smaash Destroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenta Kobashi.
Destroy tries to clinch up but Kobashi circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Destroys head.
Kobashi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Destroy wants to get back to his feet but Kobashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Destroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kobashi thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi is in close to Destroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Destroy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Destroy wants to stand and escape but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi stands up over Destroy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kobashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kobashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kobashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Destroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Destroy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi works over Destroy with some ground and pound from guard.
Kobashi wants to control from the top but Destroy keeps moving.
Destroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kobashi on the ground.
Kobashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kobashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi wants to control from the top but Destroy keeps moving.
Kobashi throws and elbow that misses. Destroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobashi's guard. Nice move by Destroy!
Destroy trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kobashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Destroy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Destroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Destroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobashi drives through and clinches with Destroy against the cage.
Destroy misses with a body punch.
Kobashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Kobashi to work.
Kobashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kobashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroy's head.
Destroy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kobashi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Destroy wants to get back to his feet.
Kobashi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kobashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Destroy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi slips a nice elbow through Destroy's hands, connecting with Destroy's forehead.
Kobashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Destroy has hold of Kobashi's hands but Kobashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kobashi is nestled in close to Destroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kobashi 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.
Destroy tries to kick Kobashi off but Kobashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kobashi controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi 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.
Destroy is refusing to be controlled, as Kobashi sits in half guard.
Kobashi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kobashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroy defending well though.
Kobashi working the head and body with strikes.
Kobashi thows a huge punch but Destroy dodges it nicely.
Kobashi 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.
Kobashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kobashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Destroy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kobashi wants to take a breather but Destroy is having none of it.
Kenta Kobashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Kobashi.
Destroy trying to control here.
Smaash Destroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kobashi is taking a breather. Destroy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kobashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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RATING
62% |
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