July 4th Event a hit!!!

This past Saturday at the Flamengo Arena an amazing show took place under a full house and even broke the record for best event rating in the world. Six title fights and 4 great undercards were presented to a frenzied crowd.

The first title fight was Pasha Dasari (5-1) vs. Dameon Machida (8-2). Right from the beginning Dasari took it to the ground and attempted submission after submission until he finally got Machida with a quick armbar with 1 minute left in the first round. Congratulations to Dasari for gaining the 145 pound title. Pasha Dasari moves to the #1 pound for pound fighter in the world at 145 pounds.

The second title fight was between Kayaki Chonin (7-2) and the favored Jorge Padilha (7-1). This one was over before it started as Chonin cut Padilha with a kick and then finished him off with strikes at 13 seconds in the first round. Chonin moves to the 4th position in the world at the lightweight division.

The 170 pound title fight was Ricardo Sabrol (7-1) vs. Victor Gregorivich (6-1). This may have been the most competitive fight of the night between two great ground fighters. The first round was completely fought on the ground as both fighters struggled for position and a finishing submission. However, in the second, Sabrol connected with a great 3 punch combo and rocked Gregorivich. Sabrol took advantage of the situation in a flash and finished off Gregorivich with a guillotine choke 1:50 into the 2nd Round. What a great victory for Ricardo Sabrol and he moves to the 2nd pound for pound fighter in the welterweight division and #10 pound for pound in the world!

The next title fight was Ronaldo Ferreira (4-0) vs. Lucian Rodrigues (6-1). This one was quick as Ferreira came out of his corner swinging and rocked Rodrigues early with a nice right hand. Ferreira finished off Rodrigues with nasty ground and pound and is now the 6th best pound per pound fighter in Brazil. Congrats to Ferreira for an amazing victory.

The 265 + title bout was between Gavilian Barrera vs. Bob Cares. This fight was a quick one as Barrerra took it to the ground and choked out Bob Cares with a guillotine. Congrats to Barrera who moves to the 11th best fighter in the super heavy weight division in the world.

The main event (of all the main events ;) ) featured Arthur Dayne (6-1) vs. Nicolas Kapers (7-0). This was a much anticipated bout by most of the world. Kapers started off strong with multiple submission attempts in the first round and most thought it was going to be over quickly. However, the mighty Dayne defended well and eventually caught Kapers with a ridiculous uppercut that damaged Kapers and sent his legs into wobbly noodles. The bell saved Kapers but early in the second round Dayne continued the onslaught and Kapers tapped out under the threat of strikes to give Dayne the heavy weight title! Congratulations to Dayne for his hard fought victory. Dayne moves to the #8 position pound per pound in the world!
Congratulations to all fighters and thank you for a great night of fights!

FULL 4TH OF JULY FIGHT CARD:
Arthur Dayne def. Nicolas Kapers - Submission
Gavilan Barrera def bob cares - Submission
Ronaldo Ferreira def. Lucian Rodrigues - TKO
Ricardo Sabrol def. Victor Gregorivich - Submission
Kayaki Chonin def. Jorge Padilha - TKO (Strikes)
Pasha Dasari def. Dameon Machida - Submission
Jesh Masilungan def. Renata Sobrawl - Decision
Antonio Galvao def. Anthony Arealius - Submission
Fred Palowakski def. Feng Wei - TKO
Harry Morgan def. Maicon Domingues - Decision

July 4th Celebration!

This year Kings of Rio will be celebrating the Fourth of July with a bang! At the Flamengo Arena on Saturday night the greatest event of all time will take place in Rio. Kings of Rio brings you 6 title fights in one event. You read that correctly. 12 of the greatest fighters in Rio will be battling it out for their respective belts. Even the 4 under cards would be title fights in other organizations. This card is looking to make history and all 20 fighters have signed off and ready to do battle as we celebrate Independence Day.


Entire 4th of July Card:

Title Fights

Kapers (7-0) vs. Dayne (6-1)
Machida (8-2)vs. Dasari (5-1)
Sabrol (7-1) vs. Gregorivich (6-1)
Barreras (4-0) vs. Cares (3-1)
Rodriguez (6-1) vs. Ferreira (4-0)
Chonin (7-2) vs. Padilha (7-1)

Non-Title:

Jesh Masilungan (3-0) vs. Renata Sobrawl (2-0)
Anthony Arealius (5-2) vs. Antonio Galvao (6-5)
Feng Wei (4-2) vs. Fred Palowakski (3-0)
Harry Morgan (5-3) vs. Maicon Dominguez (4-2)

When asked about the 4th of July Celebration, Kings of Rio manager, Theon Greyjoy had this to say, "I can't wait for this event. We're not talking two title fights here or even 3. 6 title fights!!! This is going to be an amazing show!"