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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosaki's entrance music is Machiavellism - Dir En Grey. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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196 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Finalizador!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finalizador fails to land the takedown.
Finalizador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Finalizador blocks a jab.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Finalizador counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kurosaki won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Finalizador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurosaki, who protects the arm well.
Finalizador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurosaki, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Finalizador seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Finalizador swings around for an armbar but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Finalizador's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finalizador controls Kurosaki momentarily but Kurosaki frees himself.
Kurosaki trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
Finalizador trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finalizador has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurosaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurosaki stops Finalizador from standing up.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Finalizador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finalizador wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finalizador is looking to stand up but Kurosaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki works over Finalizador with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurosaki trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finalizador has momentary wrist control but Kurosaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Finalizador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Finalizador looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finalizador keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurosaki lands a couple of elbows.
Kurosaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Finalizador wants to stand and escape but Kurosaki is having none of it.
Kurosaki throwing strikes from guard but Finalizador blocks nicely.
Kurosaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Finalizador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki passes into half guard.
Finalizador is looking to get back to full guard here but Kurosaki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kurosaki trying to control the position but Finalizador is working away.
Kurosaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finalizador tries to bench press Kurosaki off him but Kurosaki keeps the position.
Finalizador sneaks back into half guard.
Kurosaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finalizador's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Kurosaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finalizador has managed to clinch.
Finalizador working hard to break the clinch.
Kurosaki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Finalizador is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kurosaki to the mat. Kurosaki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Finalizador trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Finalizador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Finalizador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosaki. No joy for Finalizador on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki scores with a nice right hand.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a right and a left that Finalizador avoids nicely.
Kurosaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Kurosaki.
Finalizador drops his hands momentarily and Kurosaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finalizador staying out of range there.
Kurosaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finalizador defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finalizador stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finalizador shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finalizador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Finalizador off the cage and back into range.
Finalizador wants to clinch up but Kurosaki keeps it at a distance.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki lands with a straight right. Finalizador didn't see that one coming.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Finalizador moves out of range.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot that snaps Finalizador's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Finalizador uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Finalizador slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finalizador has time to react.
Finalizador fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyo Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Finalizador.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finalizador.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Finalizador's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finalizadors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Finalizador counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kurosaki won't be happy with that.
Kurosaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gabriel Finalizador has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki is trying to control but can't.
Kurosaki is pressing down on Finalizador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kurosaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finalizador trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finalizador throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finalizador is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurosaki has wrist control.
Kurosaki is working an open guard so Finalizador takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Kurosaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finalizador was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Finalizador shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Finalizador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Finalizador trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finalizador tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard.
Kurosaki is trying to keep Finalizador in close.
Kurosaki is controlling Finalizador's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kyo Kurosaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Finalizador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finalizador uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurosaki as he jumps to the side.
Finalizador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyo Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Finalizador.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finalizador steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Finalizador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Finalizador.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.
Finalizador slips under a jab.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurosaki but Kurosaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyo Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finalizador takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finalizador gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kurosaki counter with a right hand.
Finalizador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finalizador momentarily.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Finalizador closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Finalizador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurosaki as he jumps to the side.
Kyo Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finalizador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurosaki throws a right and a left that Finalizador avoids nicely.
Finalizador takes one on the button.
Finalizador is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finalizador defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Finalizador is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Finalizador slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Finalizador blocks a jab.
Gabriel Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Finalizador blocks it.
Kurosaki plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Finalizador swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Finalizador face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyo Kurosaki!
After winning the bout, Kyo Kurosaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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