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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
34
148 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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177 cm
26
145 lbs
16 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kendall Alves! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jik Chuyhn Jyu! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jyu throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Alves dives in and grabs Jyu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jyu pushes down on Alves's head and hops out. Jyu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alves gets a double leg takedown into Jyu's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alves wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving. Alves throws a big right hand that misses. Alves stays in close to Jyu's body and controls the position. Jyu keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass. Alves wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jyu has his hands on Alves's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kendall Alves. Jyu takes one on the button. Alves dives in and grabs Jyu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jyu pushes down on Alves's head and hops out. Jyu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Jyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alves thows a body shot but no joy. Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves. Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Alves connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jyu tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range. Jyu moves into range and connects with a jab. Jyu punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch. Alves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jyu. That one must have hurt. Alves throws a body punch but Jyu moves out of range. Alves checks the leg kick. Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jyu. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alves throws a shot to the body.
Alves misses with a looping right. Jyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jyu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alves is out of range. Jyu connects with a looping right hand.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jyu walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jyu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Alves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jyu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alves is out of range. Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jyu is just out of range. Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jyu. Jyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Jyu has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jyu to keep the fight standing. Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jyu walks away with a smile on his face. Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Alves with a nice cross. Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyu.
Jyu thows a leg kick but Alves checks it enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab. Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Jyu's shoulder, as Jyu tries to avoid the shot. Alves shoots in for a takedown but Jyu shows good takedown defense. Jyu throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Jyu throws a leg kick but Alves moved away. Alves missing with a left hand there. Jyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alves blocks a low kick nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jab from Jyu. Jyu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Alves misses the shot to the body. Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alves in particular looking to stall. Jyu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though. Alves trying to control from half guard but Jyu is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Alves is working for a kimura but Jyu is defending it quite comfortably.
Jyu is trying to get back to full guard. Alves prevents Jyu from standing back up.
Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Alves throwing shots but Jyu is blocking nicely. Jyu is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kendall Alves just wasn't active enough. Nice sprawl there from Jyu as Alves shoots in. Jyu throws a jab when Alves was well out of range. Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick. Jyu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alves if he has to take too many more of those.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jyu. Jyu throws a half hearted mid kick. Jyu fails in his attempt to clinch. Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves misses with a wild body shot. Jyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jyu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jyu. Jyu misses with a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jyu throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range. Jyu tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range. Jyu throws a head kick that misses. Jyu misses with a body kick. Jyu misses with a few strikes there.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jyu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jyu misses with a low kick.
Jyu throws out a leg kick but Alves moves out of range and Jyu only half commits. Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves. Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jyu lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Alves checks a leg kick. Jik Chuyhn Jyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jik Chuyhn Jyu will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves blocks a jab. Jyu lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alves shoots in for a takedown but Jyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jyu misses with a low kick. Alves checks a leg kick. Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jyu. Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jyu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jyu looks to land a body kick but Alves moved away. Jyu moves away from the strike by Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alves defending well as Jyu loads up on a big left hand. Jyu connects with an inside leg kick. Jyu misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back. Jyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves. Jyu misses with a low kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick. Alves throws a body punch but Jyu moves out of range. Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jyu avoids the body shot from Alves.
Jyu is looking to score with low kicks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick. Jyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jyu as he avoids it easily. Alves misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jyu on his heels. He'll look to pass Jyu's guard now, I'm sure. Jyu pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage. Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jyu trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jyu swings away with a leg kick that misses. Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat. Jyu throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Jyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves. That kick from Jyu tenderised Alves's leg. Alves is trying to keep his angry face on. Jyu is looking to land body kicks. Jyu lands with a good body shot. Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Alves misses the shot to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jyu tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it. Alves jabs Jyu to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jyu jabs Alves right on the nose. Alves blinks but takes it well. Alves gets a double leg takedown into Jyu's guard. 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! Jyu trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alves wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jyu keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kendall Alves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. A swing and a miss from Jyu. Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jyu connects with a solid leg kick. Jyu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Alves misses with an uppercut. Alves misses with a wild body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jyu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jyu avoids the body shot from Alves.
Jyu ducks under a wild hook from Alves. Jyu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jyu throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jyu throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side. Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jyu can pounce on him.
Jyu slips under a jab from Alves. Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves throws a big shot that misses. Jyu tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Jyu throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range. Alves is looking to wear down Jyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Alves misses with a straight right.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jyu avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jyu. Jyu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alves throws a body punch but Jyu moves out of range. Jyu connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back. Alves misses with a hook. Jyu ducked under it nicely. Nice shot by Jyu. Alves moves out of range as Jyu throws a body kick.
Alves misses with a looping left. Jyu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Alves misses with a hook. Jyu ducked under it nicely. Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jyu manages to avoid it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alves checks a leg kick nicely. Jyu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jyu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts. Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick. Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alves thows a body shot but no joy. Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Jyu's shoulder, as Jyu tries to avoid the shot. Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jyu lands a leg kick that knocks Alves off balance momentarily. Jyu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nice jab there from Jyu. Jyu throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Alves misses with a body punch
and Jyu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alves's knee momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jyu slips a straight right by Alves. Alves throws a poor cross that misses
and Jyu counters with a nice leg kick. A big right from Alves misses. Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jyu slips a jab from Alves. That kick from Jyu tenderised Alves's leg. Alves is trying to keep his angry face on. Jyu lands a nice shot that snaps Alves's head back.
Jyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jyu throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well. Alves misses with a left hand and Jyu counters with a good low kick that Alves was not able to check. Jyu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jyu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Alves shoots for a takedown but Jyu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jyu misses with a low kick. Jyu tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it. Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jyu is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks. Jyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jyu moves away. Jyu scores with a jab to the head.
Jyu staying out of range there. Jyu throws a head kick that misses. Nice body kick from Jyu. Jyu tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Jyu. Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jyu tries to land a leg kick but Alves saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jyu.
Jyu blocks a jab. A good leg kick by Jyu. Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jyu but Jyu pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jyu throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jyu misses with a straight left. Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick. Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jyu. Jyu cracks the inside of Alves's front leg. Jyu tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Jyu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Good exchange - Alves coming out on top. Jyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Alves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jyu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Alves misses. Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Jyu's shoulder, as Jyu tries to avoid the shot. Alves throws an off balance right hand
and Jyu counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Jyu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jyu.
Jyu cracks Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jyu throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off. A good leg kick by Jyu. Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jyu avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alves checks the leg kick. Alves lands with a good body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target. A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Alves scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jyu moves away. Crunch! Jyu slams his shin into Alves's torso. Jyu throws a low kick but Alves avoids it. Jyu feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down. Jyu has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Alves tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jyu smiles and moves away.
Jyu connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Alves throws a big shot that misses. Jyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves. Jyu darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jyu smiles and moves away.
Jyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Jyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jyu misses the shot to the body. Jyu stuffs the takedown. Jyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Jyu is looking to clinch. Alves misses with a wild body shot. Jyu tries to score with a low kick but Alves moves his leg out of the way. Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jyu throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alves thows a body shot but no joy. Alves takes a swing at Jyu's ribcage but misses. Alves blocks a low kick nicely. Alves scores with a jab to the head.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Jyu is out of range. A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick. Jyu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick. Jyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jyu. No joy for Alves on that attempt. Kendall Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jyu throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range. Alves throws a hook but Jyu avoids it easily. Jyu keeps Alves at a distance using the push kick. Alves swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Alves throws a looping overhand right but Jyu ducks down to avoid it. Alves shoots in for a double leg but Jyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jyu is just out of range. Nice straight punches there by Jyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jyu. Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jyu but Jyu pushes him off and we're back to square one. Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jyu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Alves swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Jyu tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it. Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jyu moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target. Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Jyu's guard. 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! Jyu trying to control the position.
Jyu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Alves won't allow Jyu to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jyu keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jab from Jyu. Jyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Alves tests Jyu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves misses with a wild body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jyu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alves misses with a straight right. Jyu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Jik Chuyhn Jyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jyu 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jik Chuyhn Jyu! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jik Chuyhn Jyu! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
Jik Chuyhn Jyu wins by unanimous decision! Jik Chuyhn Jyu is the new bantamweight champion! Jik Chuyhn Jyu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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